Deacon vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deke, Deak

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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

Deacon Rank #551
Keegan Rank #595

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #595 for Keegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deacon ___

  • Deacon James
  • Deacon Cole
  • Deacon Gray
  • Deacon Rhett
  • Deacon Wells
  • Deacon Lane

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 Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Keegan more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Keegan mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Deacon and Keegan boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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