Roy vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Roy Rank #542
Keegan Rank #595

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Keegan more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Roy and Keegan mean?

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

Are Roy and Keegan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons