Keenan vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Keenan or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Gary mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Keenan and Gary boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.