Kenan Kel Name Origin
/KEE-nan and KEL/-
American (African-American) 60%
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Canadian (African-Canadian) 20%
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Turkish (Turkish) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kenan
- Last Name: Kel
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Kenan is a common Turkish and Arabic given name meaning 'to establish' or 'to build'. Kel is a nickname or short form often used in American contexts, notably popularized by the TV show 'Kenan & Kel'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kenan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).