Emma vs Keagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keagan

Boy #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keag, Keg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Keagan Rank #1,617

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1617 for Keagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Keagan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Emma and Keagan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Keagan boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.

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