Keith vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

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Keith Rank #758

Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Keegan mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Keith and Keegan boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.