Shane vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
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

Shane Rank #602
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Keegan mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Shane and Keegan boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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