Brooks vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
4,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bro, Broo, Brooy

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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
Nicknames
Kee

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Popularity Comparison

Brooks Rank #67
Keegan Rank #595

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #595 for Keegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooks ___

  • Brooks William
  • Brooks James
  • Brooks Alexander
  • Brooks Thomas
  • Brooks Henry
  • Brooks Edward

Keegan ___

  • Keegan James
  • Keegan Patrick
  • Keegan Michael
  • Keegan Thomas
  • Keegan Liam
  • Keegan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Keegan more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Keegan mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Brooks and Keegan boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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