Lee vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#595
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Keegan mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Lee and Keegan boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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