Colleen vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colleen Rank #2,797
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #2797 for Colleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

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 Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colleen or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Colleen at #2797 in the United States.

What do Colleen and Keegan mean?

Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Colleen and Keegan boy or girl names?

Colleen is primarily a girl name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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