Keegan vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#595
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Malik mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Keegan and Malik boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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