Kenan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning: Possession
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Pronunciation: KEE-nun

Kenan is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “possession”.

Meaning & Origin of Kenan

Meaning: Possession.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Kenan

KEE-nunIPA /ˈkiːnən/

Popularity of Kenan

● Peak: #970 in 1997 · ● Latest: #1131 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–2024.

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