Eli vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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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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Eli Rank #92

Kenneth Rank #284

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Eli or Kenneth more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Eli and Kenneth mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Eli and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.