Ray vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

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Ray Rank #777

Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Keegan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Ray and Keegan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.