Kean
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kean: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2005.
Derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Céin, meaning "son of Cian," Kean traces back to the ancient Irish personal name Cian, meaning "ancient" or "enduring." The name gained modern recognition through the celebrated English actor Edmund Kean, whose electrifying Shakespearean performances in the early 19th century made him a legend of the stage. While not directly tied to a specific place, the root Cian appears in the mythological Irish figure Cian, father of the great hero Lugh. Kean is often grouped with variant spellings like Keane, Kian, or Cian, the latter having surged in popularity in Scotland and Ireland in recent decades. Its crisp, one-syllable sound gives it a strong, contemporary feel while carrying deep Gaelic roots.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20053 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y