Kenan is a biblical name borne by a great-grandson of Adam in the Book of Genesis; its Hebrew meaning is uncertain and is usually explained as "possession" or "smith". It is also a well-established Turkish name and is familiar to American audiences through comedian Kenan Thompson. In the United States Kenan ranked number 1249 in 2000, peaked at number 1134 in 2024 and sits at number 1148 in 2025.