Kernan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Kernan \k(e)-rnan, ker-nan\ is a variant of Kieran. Meaning of Kernan is "black".

The baby name Kernan sounds like Kiernan and Cronan. Other similar baby names are Hernan, Keenan, Kennan and Kenan.

Kernan 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 Kernan. Compare Kernan with related baby names.