Keegan vs Mallie

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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Mallie

Girl #3,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diminutive of Mary"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,056
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Mallie Rank #3,056

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #3056 for Mallie.

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

Mallie ___

  • Mallie Grace
  • Mallie Rose
  • Mallie Jane
  • Mallie Ann
  • Mallie Claire
  • Mallie Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Mallie

Ned Hattie Clover Finn Lottie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Mallie more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Mallie at #3056 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Mallie mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Mallie means "diminutive of Mary" (English origin).

Are Keegan and Mallie boy or girl names?

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

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