Kyle vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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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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Kyle Rank #440

Keegan Rank #595

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Kyle or Keegan more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Keegan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Kyle and Keegan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.