Keno

Q: How popular is the name Keno?

Keno is ranked #12961 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EEN-oh ]

Boy Name #12,961 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Keno is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EEN-oh.

Parents who love the name Keno often also consider Thelman, Cammie, Diane .

Popularity Over Time

#12,961

Current Rank

Peaked 1974 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,961
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Kenneth #284 Kendrick #479 Kenzo #588 Kenai #770 Kenji #853 Kenan #1134 Kendall #1232 Kendrix #1329

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Keno Damian

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Danis Boy Ancient Greek Coran Boy Scottish Gaelic Diane Boy Latin/Roman mythology Daphne Boy Greek mythology via Latin Sharmon Boy Hebrew Thelman Boy Greek Edith Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keno

Is Keno a boy or girl name?

Keno is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Keno?

Keno is pronounced k-EEN-oh.

How popular is the name Keno?

Keno is currently ranked #12961 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Keno a common or rare name?

Keno is an uncommon name, ranked #12961 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Keno

Keno is a boy name .

Keno is currently ranked #12,961 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Keno include Kenneth, Kendrick, Kenzo, Kenai, Kenji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.