Keegan vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Keegan Rank #595

Nelson Rank #778

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Keegan or Nelson more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Nelson mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Keegan and Nelson boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.