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Kennon
BoyMeaning of Kennon: Irish: 'handsome'
Kennon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5730th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5730
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,826
First recorded 1917 · peak 1991
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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