Kenner vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenner

Boy #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,199
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Kenner Rank #4,199

Kegan Rank #4,396

Kenner is more popular, ranked #4199 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenner or Kegan more popular?

Kenner is more popular, ranked #4199 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Kenner and Kegan mean?

Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenner and Kegan boy or girl names?

Kenner is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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