Nelson vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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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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Nelson Rank #778

Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Keegan mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Nelson and Keegan boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.