Keegan vs Mackenna

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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Mackenna

Girl #2,990 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of the fire-born"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,990
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mack, Kenna

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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Mackenna Rank #2,990

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #2990 for Mackenna.

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

Mackenna ___

  • Mackenna Rose
  • Mackenna Grace
  • Mackenna Claire
  • Mackenna Leigh
  • Mackenna Ann
  • Mackenna Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Mackenna

Rowan Finley Brady Cassidy Delaney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Mackenna more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Mackenna at #2990 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Mackenna mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Mackenna means "daughter of the fire-born" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Keegan and Mackenna boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Mackenna is primarily a girl name.

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