Cynan (also spelled Conan or Kenan) is a Welsh masculine given name. It may refer to: * Cynan, the bardic name of Albert Evans-Jones (1895–1970), Welsh poet and dramatist * Cynan ab Iago (11th century), prince of Gwynedd and father of Gruffydd ap Cynan * Cynan ab Owain Gwynedd (fl. 1169–1174), Lord of Meirionnydd, illegitimate son of Owain Gwynedd * Cynan ap Hywel (fl. 999–1005), Prince of Gwynedd * Cynan ap Maredudd (fl. 1294–1295), Welsh nobleman * Cynan Dindaethwy, king of Gwynedd * Cynan Garwyn (fl. 6th century), king of Powys * Cynan Jones (born 1975), Welsh writer * Cynan Nant Nyfer (9th century), Welsh warrior