Greatest champion or handsome
Kennis is a rare surname-turned-given name with roots in both Gaelic and Old English traditions. It is often considered a variant of Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire,' or derived from the Scottish surname MacInnes, meaning 'son of Angus.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Old English word for 'knowledge' or 'understanding.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kennis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional football player
