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Samson vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Keegan Rank #595

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Keegan more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Samson and Keegan mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Samson and Keegan boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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