Jebediah vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jebediah Rank #4,315
Kegan Rank #4,396

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jebediah ___

  • Jebediah Thomas
  • Jebediah Samuel
  • Jebediah Wayne
  • Jebediah Lee
  • Jebediah Aaron
  • Jebediah James

Kegan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jebediah

Ezekiel Hezekiah Obadiah Priscilla Abigail

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jebediah or Kegan more popular?

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Jebediah and Kegan mean?

Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jebediah and Kegan boy or girl names?

Jebediah is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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