Kegan vs Trust

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

Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Trust Rank #4,270

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 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

Trust ___

  • Trust Isaiah
  • Trust Emmanuel
  • Trust Elijah
  • Trust Michael
  • Trust David
  • Trust Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

If you choose Trust

Faith Hope Justice Valor Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Trust more popular?

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Trust mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin).

Are Kegan and Trust boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Trust is primarily a boy name.

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