Danny vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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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

Danny Rank #642
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #642 for Danny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

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 Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Keegan mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Danny and Keegan boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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