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Keegan vs Samson

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Samson mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keegan and Samson boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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