Kegan vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Kegan Rank #4,396

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Is Kegan or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Shaw mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Kegan and Shaw boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.