Asa vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

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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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Asa Rank #475

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Kenneth mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Asa and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.