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.