Keegan vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Keegan Rank #595

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Keegan or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Roy mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Keegan and Roy boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.