Keegan vs Maevis

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

Maevis

Girl #2,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush (bird)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,792
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mave

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Maevis Rank #2,792

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #2792 for Maevis.

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

Maevis ___

  • Maevis Rose
  • Maevis Jane
  • Maevis Claire
  • Maevis Eleanor
  • Maevis Louise
  • Maevis Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Maevis

Cecily Hazel Atticus Jasper Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Maevis more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Maevis at #2792 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Maevis mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Maevis means "song thrush (bird)" (Old French origin).

Are Keegan and Maevis boy or girl names?

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

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