Keagan vs Liam

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

Keagan Rank #1,617
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1617 for Keagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keagan ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keagan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Keagan and Liam mean?

Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Keagan and Liam boy or girl names?

Keagan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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