Keegan vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Keegan Rank #595

Rex Rank #793

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Keegan or Rex more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Rex mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Keegan and Rex boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.