Kegan vs Thayer

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
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Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,558
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Thayer Rank #4,558

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Thayer more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Thayer mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Kegan and Thayer boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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