Ancient, enduring, or little battle
Keanen is a modern variant of the Irish name Keenan, which is derived from the Gaelic name Cianán. It is a diminutive of 'Cian', meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring', though some interpretations link it to 'Cathan' meaning 'little battler'.
Less common today
Keanen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,517 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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