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Keegan vs Wayne

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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Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Wayne Rank #687

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #687 for Wayne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Wayne more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Wayne mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Keegan and Wayne boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.

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