Scott vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
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

Scott Rank #566
Keegan Rank #595

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Keegan more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Scott and Keegan mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Scott and Keegan boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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