Kegan vs Tayvon

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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Tayvon

Boy #4,213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"creative American name, rhythmic and strong"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,213
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Von

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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Tayvon Rank #4,213

Tayvon is more popular, ranked #4213 vs #4396 for Kegan.

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

Tayvon ___

  • Tayvon James
  • Tayvon Marcus
  • Tayvon Darius
  • Tayvon Andre
  • Tayvon Malik
  • Tayvon Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

If you choose Tayvon

Jayvon Davonte Kayvon Devin Rashad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Tayvon more popular?

Tayvon is more popular, ranked #4213 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Tayvon mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tayvon means "creative American name, rhythmic and strong" (American English origin).

Are Kegan and Tayvon boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Tayvon is primarily a boy name.

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