Kean
Meaning of Kean
Kean is a male name with British English and American English pronunciations both being pronounced as KEEN (/kiːn/ in British English and /kin/ in American English). The name has variations such as Keane. Kean has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1944, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 4000-6000 mark in terms of occurrence. The origin of the name Kean is Irish, meaning "ancient" or "sharp". It is also associated with actor Keanu Reeves, adding a touch of Hollywood charm to this distinctive name.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KEEN (/kiːn/)
American English
- Pronunced as KEEN (/kin/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Kean
| Kean Keanu Wong is an American professional baseball second baseman who has played for the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). |
| Kean Shay Bryan is an English former professional footballer known for his career as a central defender. |
