Devaughn vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,462
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Vaughn

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Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keg, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kegan Rank #4,396

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devaughn ___

  • Devaughn James
  • Devaughn Michael
  • Devaughn Andre
  • Devaughn Lee
  • Devaughn Ray
  • Devaughn Allen

Kegan ___

  • Kegan James
  • Kegan Patrick
  • Kegan Michael
  • Kegan Thomas
  • Kegan Finn
  • Kegan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Devaughn

DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kegan more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kegan mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Devaughn and Kegan boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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