Barry vs Keagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Keagan

Boy #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keag, Keg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Keagan Rank #1,617

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1617 for Keagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barry ___

  • Barry James
  • Barry John
  • Barry Michael
  • Barry Thomas
  • Barry Patrick
  • Barry Allen

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Keagan more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Barry and Keagan mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Keagan boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.

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