Mac vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Mac Rank #696

Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Keegan mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Mac and Keegan boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.