Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kenan Updated January 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kenan Gender: Male Origin: Hebrew Meaning: To Take Posession ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kenan? The name Kenan is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means To Take Posession. People who like the name Kenan also like: Gabriel, Ethan, Nolan, Seth, Kaden, Joel, Caleb, Ava, Claire, Keona, Chloe, Callie, Abigail, Aria Names like Kenan: Kazuma, Keene, Kazuno, Kana, Kinu, Kuno, Kanye, Konani, Kyan, Keemeone, Keyshawn, Kenai, Kami, Kimama, Kiaan, Kasumi, Kaname, Keno, Kagami, Keegan, Kimani, Kanya, Kiyana, Kohana, Kamehameha, Keagan, Kuniye, Kaikane, Kamau, Kamana Stats for the Name Kenan Kenan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kenan is currently not ranked in U.S. births