Conner vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#785
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

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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

Conner Rank #785
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #785 for Conner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

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 Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Keegan mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Conner and Keegan boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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