August vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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August Rank #88

Kenneth Rank #284

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is August or Kenneth more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do August and Kenneth mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are August and Kenneth boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.