Keenan vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Rian Rank #1,263

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Keenan or Rian more popular?

Keenan is more popular, ranked #1218 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Rian mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Keenan and Rian boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.