Shaw vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Kegan Rank #4,396

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Is Shaw or Kegan more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Kegan mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shaw and Kegan boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.