Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Keenon

Boy name · Irish

Keenon is an Irish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • GenerationKeenon peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Keenon you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
  • HistoryKeenon first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
Wide-eyed baby looking up
hello, little Keenon

US births per million boys, 1970–2025

0816197020002024

Similar names

Unisex name: LennonUnisex name: KeeganBoy name: CannonBoy name: KannonUnisex name: KeenanUnisex name: Vernon
Blend Keenon with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Keenon

Keenon is a boy name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Irish names

Other spellings of Keenon

Boy name: Kennon

More Irish boy names

Questions about the name Keenon

What is the origin of the name Keenon?

Keenon is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).

Is Keenon a boy or girl name?

Keenon is a boy name.

How popular is the name Keenon?

Keenon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,556 in 1995, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Keenon?

If you like Keenon, you might also like Kennon. Kennon is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Keenon?

Keenon is an Irish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.