Keenan vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Keenan or Gilbert more popular?

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Gilbert mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Keenan and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.