Keegan vs Lachlan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Lachlan Rank #692

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #692 for Lachlan.

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

Lachlan ___

  • Lachlan James
  • Lachlan Ross
  • Lachlan Murray
  • Lachlan Alexander
  • Lachlan David
  • Lachlan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Lachlan

Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Fraser

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Lachlan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Lachlan at #692 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Lachlan mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Keegan and Lachlan boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Lachlan is primarily a boy name.

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