Kegan vs Nymere

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keg, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Nymere Rank #4,455

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4455 for Nymere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kegan ___

  • Kegan James
  • Kegan Patrick
  • Kegan Michael
  • Kegan Thomas
  • Kegan Finn
  • Kegan Ryan

Nymere ___

  • Nymere James
  • Nymere Alexander
  • Nymere Lee
  • Nymere Isaiah
  • Nymere Jordan
  • Nymere Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

If you choose Nymere

Zaire Orion Kyren Amara Zuri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Nymere more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Nymere at #4455 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Nymere mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nymere means "leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)" (Arabic (possible) origin).

Are Kegan and Nymere boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Nymere is primarily a boy name.

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