What is the origin of the name Kenner?

Kenner is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Kenner?

Kenner is currently ranked #4249 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Kenner

KEN-ner

Popularity

#4249

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

531

Peak Year

#31 in 2015

First Recorded

1932

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Kenner is an English surname-turned-first name meaning 'skilled leader' or 'brave'.

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Ken Kenny

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ken Kenny

Similar Names

Hunter Cooper Carter Archer Sawyer

Personality Traits

ConfidentDeterminedStrongLeader

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