Amelia vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keg, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kegan Rank #4,396

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Kegan ___

  • Kegan James
  • Kegan Patrick
  • Kegan Michael
  • Kegan Thomas
  • Kegan Finn
  • Kegan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kegan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kegan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kegan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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