Keene - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Keene \ke(e)-ne\ is a variant of Keane (Irish, Gaelic, Old English), and the meaning of Keene is "fighter; sharp, keen wit or eye".

The baby name Keene sounds like Keyne and Keen. Other similar baby names are Keefe and Keenen.

Keene is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Keene. Compare Keene with related baby names.