Kenan vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Irish American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,134
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn

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Popularity Comparison

Kenan Rank #1,134
Lev Rank #1,042

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1134 for Kenan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenan ___

  • Kenan James
  • Kenan Patrick
  • Kenan Michael
  • Kenan David
  • Kenan Thomas
  • Kenan Reed

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenan

Ronan Declan Siobhan Nora Finn

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenan or Lev more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Kenan at #1134 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Lev mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenan and Lev boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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