Bryan vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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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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Bryan Rank #306

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Kenneth mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Bryan and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.