Kegan vs Sagan

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

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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Sagan Rank #4,480

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Sagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Sagan more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Sagan mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Kegan and Sagan boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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