Keegan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Theodore mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Keegan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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