Keane vs Wiliam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

English American French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Wiliam Rank #6,634

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

Is Keane or Wiliam more popular?

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Keane and Wiliam mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Keane and Wiliam boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Wiliam is primarily a boy name.