Keegan vs Kyler

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

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Kyler

Boy #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bowman, archer"

Origin: Frisian/Dutch

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky, Kyle

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Kyler Rank #358

Kyler is more popular, ranked #358 vs #595 for Keegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keegan ___

  • Keegan James
  • Keegan Patrick
  • Keegan Michael
  • Keegan Thomas
  • Keegan Liam
  • Keegan Ryan

Kyler ___

  • Kyler James
  • Kyler Lee
  • Kyler Michael
  • Kyler Owen
  • Kyler Blake
  • Kyler Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Kyler

Jayden Mason Logan Riley Mackenzie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Kyler more popular?

Kyler is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Kyler mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Kyler means "bowman, archer" (Frisian/Dutch origin).

Are Keegan and Kyler boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Kyler is primarily a boy name.

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