Keegan vs Raylan

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

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Raylan

Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #717
Total SSA Count: 368
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595

Raylan Rank #717

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #717 for Raylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Raylan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Raylan mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Keegan and Raylan boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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