Conner vs Kenai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenai

Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

Cultural Roots

American Native Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#770
Total SSA Count
327
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken, Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Kenai Rank #770

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 vs #785 for Conner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

Kenai ___

  • Kenai James
  • Kenai Bear
  • Kenai River
  • Kenai Cole
  • Kenai Lee
  • Kenai Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Kenai

Kodiak Sitka Juneau Ember Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Kenai more popular?

Kenai is more popular, ranked #770 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Kenai mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin).

Are Conner and Kenai boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Kenai is primarily a boy name.

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