Keenan vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish English

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Keenan or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Kit mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Keenan and Kit boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.