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Senan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEN-un /ˈsɛn.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Senán (Seanán), 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise') — a saint's name from early Ireland. Gentle and Celtic.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Irish name: Senan means 'little old one; little wise one' (said 'SEN-un'). Celtic and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Senán (Seanán), 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise') — a saint's name from early Ireland. Gentle and Celtic.
U.S. rank (2025)#7118 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520012025

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

Senan is Irish, 'little old one; little wise one,' borne by several early Irish saints. It reads gentle and Celtic — rare in the U.S. (said 'SEN-un').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland. Rare, Celtic, and warm.

Did you know? Senan comes from the Irish Senán, 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise') — a saint's name from early Ireland with a warm, sage-like charm (said 'SEN-un').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Senan — Irish Senán 'little old/wise one'; saint's name

Variations

SenánSeananSennan

Nicknames

SenNan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senan mean?

Senan is Irish for 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise').

How do you pronounce Senan?

It's said SEN-un /ˈsɛn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Senan a boy or girl name?

Senan is a boy's name.

How popular is Senan?

Senan is a rare name in the U.S.

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