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Kesean

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-SHAWN /kəˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend joining a Ke- prefix with Sean (the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Kesean joins Ke- and Sean — 'God is gracious'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'kuh-SHAWN').
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Origin LowIrish, Hebrew
MeaningA modern blend joining a Ke- prefix with Sean (the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6638 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119902024

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

Kesean is a modern blend joining a Ke- prefix with Sean — the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern African American name (said 'kuh-SHAWN'; nickname Sean).

In the U.S. it appears in records. Rare, God-is-gracious at the (Sean) root, and modern.

Did you know? Sean is the Irish form of John, 'God is gracious' — Kesean joins a Ke- prefix with Sean, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kuh-SHAWN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sean — blend; routes layered

Variations

KeshawnKeyshawnKesean

Nicknames

Sean

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kesean mean?

Kesean joins a Ke- prefix with Sean ('God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kesean?

It's said kuh-SHAWN /kəˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kesean a boy or girl name?

Kesean is a boy's name.

How popular is Kesean?

Kesean is a rare name in the U.S.

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