Kenan Kel Name Origin

/KEE-nan and KEL/

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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'.

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).

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