Dalen vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalen

Boy #5,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley, dale"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Dalen Rank #5,626

Kean Rank #5,607

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 vs #5626 for Dalen.

Is Dalen or Kean more popular?

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 compared to Dalen at #5626 in the United States.

What do Dalen and Kean mean?

Dalen means "valley, dale" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Dalen and Kean boy or girl names?

Dalen is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.