John vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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John Rank #21

Kean Rank #5,607

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #5607 for Kean.

Is John or Kean more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do John and Kean mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are John and Kean boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.