Kegan vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Shae Rank #4,511

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4511 for Shae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Shae more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Shae mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kegan and Shae boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.

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