Jensen vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jens

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jensen Rank #328
Keegan Rank #595

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #595 for Keegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jensen ___

  • Jensen Cole
  • Jensen Blake
  • Jensen Reid
  • Jensen Thomas
  • Jensen Michael

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 Jensen

Lars Soren Ingrid Astrid Henrik

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jensen or Keegan more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Keegan mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Jensen and Keegan boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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