Keegan vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Keegan Rank #595

Trace Rank #705

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Keegan or Trace more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Trace mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Keegan and Trace boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.