Ao vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Kenneth mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Ao and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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