Kennon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #6004 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keenan. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, distant, enduring.'
Similar names: keenon, kendon, kenson, kenton, kenyon, keeon, keno, keon
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kennon? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Kennon, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kennon
What does the name Kennon mean?
Kennon means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kennon?
Kennon has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Kennon?
Kennon ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Kennon most popular?
Kennon peaked in 2004 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Kennon a boy or girl name?
Kennon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kennons in registered births are male.
Is the name Kennon rising or falling in popularity?
Kennon has fallen 980 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4881 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Kennon been recorded?
Kennon appears in birth records across 103 years — from 1917 through 2025.