US Popularity:2528
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:acquire
Kenan is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Pronounced KEE-nan, this baby name means “acquire.” From the ancestors of Mother Mary to the son of Enosh, Kenan is associated with brave men in the Old and New Testament. Besides its Hebrew roots, Kenan is also compared to the similar-sounding Gaelic name Cian. Whether figures in the Hebrew Bible inspire baby or not, baby Kenan is bound to make this powerful name his own.

Kenan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kenan is currently #2021 on The Bump
Boy:Kenan is currently #603 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kenan is currently #2528 in U.S. births
Boy:Kenan is currently #838 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2528
in 2022
+ 385
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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