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    Keene

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Keene

    Keene

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Keene is an irish boy's name meaning "Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned".

    Parents who choose Keene pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Keene

    Very rare in US records

    What does Keene mean?

    Keene is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned".

    Is Keene a rare name?

    Yes. Keene 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 Keene

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Keene

    Keene means "Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned" — these names share that spirit.

    • Avery — "Ruler of elves, wise" (english)
    • Hazel — "Hazel tree, wise" (english)

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