Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kannan Updated April 17, 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: Conner, Bridger, Stockton, Breyson, Garrick, Dawson, Grayson, Sadie, Kaylee, Alayna, Savanna, Kathryn, Paige, Aida Names like Kannan: Keyson, Kyne, Kamana, Kainoa, Kamehameha, Kwan, Kinu, Kamau, Kayin, Kyan, Kiana, Kazuma, Kimamana, Kazane, Kenya, Kanah, Keanu, Kinmei, Kegan, Kaname, Konani, Kekona, Kiaan, Ksenia, Kazumi, Kimya, Kin, Kimiye, Khanh, Kinion 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