Unknown; possibly a diminutive or related to gambling games.
The exact etymology of Keno as a personal name is obscure. It is most famously known as a lottery-like gambling game, which derives its name from the French 'quine' (five winning numbers). In some Germanic contexts, it may serve as a rare diminutive of names like Conrad.
About 12 boys were named Keno in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American comic book writer and illustrator known for Scrooge McDuck stories
Former NFL offensive tackle