Keenan vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Anson Rank #1,396

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Keenan or Anson more popular?

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Anson mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Keenan and Anson boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.