Little Cain or descendant of Canann
Kennan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cianáin, meaning descendant of Cianán. The name Cianán is a diminutive of Cian, which translates to ancient or enduring. It is often confused with the more common Keenan.
Less common today
Kennan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,551 in 1996.
Former President of Nauru
American character actor often credited as Keenan Wynn
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
