Kaysen vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kaysen Rank #598
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #598 for Kaysen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaysen ___

  • Kaysen James
  • Kaysen Lee
  • Kaysen Cole
  • Kaysen Michael
  • Kaysen Alexander
  • Kaysen Thomas

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 Kaysen

Brayden Jaylen Mason Chloe Paisley

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaysen or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Kaysen at #598 in the United States.

What do Kaysen and Keegan mean?

Kaysen means "modern American creation" (American English origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Kaysen and Keegan boy or girl names?

Kaysen is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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