Sam vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Sam Rank #652

Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Keegan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Sam and Keegan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.