US Popularity:11661
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Battle; Little battler, little fighter
Kean is a masculine name of Irish origin fit for a plucky warrior. As a variant of Kane, Kean stems from the Irish last name Ó Catháin, from Cathán. Kean equips the meaning “battle” from the word cath and a diminutive suffix, likely implying a “little battler” or “little fighter.” One that can help prime baby for anything that comes their way, Kean is naturally ready for action.

How Popular Is The Name Kean?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kean is currently #4833 on The Bump
Boy:Kean is currently #2724 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kean is currently #11661 in U.S. births
Boy:Kean is currently #5546 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5546
in 2023
+ 767
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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