Kenan
Meaning
"possession, acquisition"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,134
- Total SSA Count
- 187
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ken, Kenn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"possession, acquisition"
Origin: Hebrew
Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #57717 for Norrisa.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
No pairings available yet.
Names that pair well as siblings.
No sibling data available yet.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Norrisa at #57717 in the United States.
Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin).
Kenan is primarily a boy name. Norrisa is primarily a girl name.