Connor vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Connor Rank #136

Kenneth Rank #284

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Connor or Kenneth more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Connor and Kenneth mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Connor and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.