Keegan vs Scott

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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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 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

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Scott mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Keegan and Scott boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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