Konan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #4327 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keenan. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, distant, enduring.'
Similar names: koan, kona, kaanan, kanaan, kanan, kanani, kannan, keenan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Konan? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Konan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Konan
What does the name Konan mean?
Konan means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Konan?
Konan has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Konan?
Konan ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Konan most popular?
Konan peaked in 2025 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Konan a boy or girl name?
Konan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Konans in registered births are male.
Is the name Konan rising or falling in popularity?
Konan has risen 5887 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10136 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Konan been recorded?
Konan appears in birth records across 15 years — from 1972 through 2025.