What origin is the name Keane?

Keane comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Keane a popular name?

Keane is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Keane?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Keane — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Keane

Q: Is Keane a rare name?

Yes. Keane does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Keane

Keane

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Keane is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring.".

Parents who choose Keane pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Keane

Very rare in US records

What does Keane mean?

Keane is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring.".

Is Keane a rare name?

Yes. Keane does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Keane

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Keane

Keane means "An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring." — these names share that spirit.