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Kennon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-ən /ˈkɛn.ən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname (Mac Fhionnáin or Ó Canann) — variously 'little Conn/the wolf-cub; the little ancient/fair one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little Conn; little fair one: Kennon is an Irish surname-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish surname (Mac Fhionnáin or Ó Canann) — variously 'little Conn/the wolf-cub; the little ancient/fair one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6004 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kennon comes from an Irish surname — variously Mac Fhionnáin, 'son of little Fionn (the fair one)', and Ó Canann, 'the little wolf-cub/ancient one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name, echoing Kennan, Kennedy, and Cannon (nickname Ken).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-Conn-or-little-fair-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kennon ties to Irish surnames variously meaning 'little Conn/the wolf-cub' and 'the little fair/ancient one' — a crisp, modern surname-name, echoing Kennan and Kennedy (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kennon — routes layered

Variations

KennanCannonKennen

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kennon mean?

Kennon is an Irish surname, variously 'little Conn' and 'the little fair/ancient one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kennon?

It's said KEN-ən /ˈkɛn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kennon a boy or girl name?

Kennon is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Kennon?

Kennon is a rare name in the U.S.

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