Keegan vs Reed

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
Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 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

Reed ___

  • Reed Alexander
  • Reed Thomas
  • Reed William
  • Reed Henry
  • Reed James
  • Reed Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Reed

Sage Wren Finn Gray Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Reed mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Keegan and Reed boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.

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