Keenan

Meaning of Keenan

Ancient or distant; keen, sharp

Keenan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Keenan

After ranking as high as #532 in 2000, Keenan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Keenan

• Keenan Allen
  NFL Wide Receiver
• Keenan Thompson
  Actor and Comedian
• Keenan Wynn
  American Actor
• Keenan Cahill
  Internet personality
• Keenan McCardell
  NFL Wide Receiver Coach

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Questions about the name Keenan

What does the name Keenan mean?

Keenan means ancient or distant; keen, sharp, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Keenan a boy's or a girl's name?

Keenan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Keenan?

Keenan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Keenan most popular?

Keenan peaked at #532 in 2000.