Keenan
ke(e)-nan
US Popularity:2419
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Ancient; Enduring; Possession
Stemming from Irish roots, Keenan is a boy’s name borrowed from Cianán and Cian, meaning “ancient” or “enduring.” However, this isn’t the only origin that takes claim to such a striking name. In Hebrew, the name Keenan can also be a variant of Kenan, which means “possession,” and appears in the Christian Old Testament. Choose a name like Keenan for baby, and you might see the characteristics of an old soul peeking out from behind those captivating eyes.
Keenan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Keenan is currently #2026 on The Bump
Boy:Keenan is currently #605 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Keenan is currently #2419 in U.S. births
Boy:Keenan is currently #809 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2419
in 2022
- 209
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Cianán, January 2022
Behind the Name, Cian, June 2023
Behind the Name, Kenan (1), December 2022
BibleGateway, Genesis 5:8-10
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