Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kannan Updated January 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kannan Gender: Male Origin: Indian Meaning: Variation Of Krishna ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kannan? The name Kannan is primarily a male name of Indian origin that means Variation Of Krishna. People who like the name Kannan also like: Bridger, Conner, Grayson, Karston, Breyson, Emery, Stockton, Sienna, Paige, Heidi, Alayna, Ilyssa, Savanna, Laney Names like Kannan: Kasen, Kenyi, Kina, Kanuha, Khan, Keno, Koume, Kione, Kayson, Keani, Keemeone, Keyson, Keene, Keme, Kaimana, Kusuma, Koma, Konane, Kanan, Kimaya, Keyanna, Kainoa, Ken, Kiyomi, Kanoa, Kachina, Kiyono, Khuyen, Kimamana, Khanh Stats for the Name Kannan Kannan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kannan is currently not ranked in U.S. births