Kean
kean
US Popularity:16607
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 #16607 in U.S. births
Boy:Kean is currently #7955 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#7955
in 2025
- 2415
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Kean, April 2024
Behind the Name, Kane, January 2022
Behind the Name, Cathán, January 2022
House of Names, Kean History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Teanglann, FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA, cath
Irish History, The History of the Keane Family Name
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