Keegan vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Keegan Rank #595

Sam Rank #652

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Keegan or Sam more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Sam mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keegan and Sam boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.