Kenan vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kenan Rank #1,134

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1134 for Kenan.

Is Kenan or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Kenan at #1134 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Howard mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kenan and Howard boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.