Righteous vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Righteous

Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,344
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Righteous Rank #4,344
Kegan Rank #4,396

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Righteous or Kegan more popular?

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Kegan mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Righteous and Kegan boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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