Adam vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Adam Rank #100

Kenneth Rank #284

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Adam or Kenneth more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Adam and Kenneth mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Adam and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.