Kenan vs Genesis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Irish American Turkish

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Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Kenan Rank #1,134

Genesis Rank #1,149

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Kenan or Genesis more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Genesis mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Kenan and Genesis boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.