Edwin vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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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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Edwin Rank #383

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Kenneth mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Edwin and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.