Erick vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Erick Rank #333

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Kenneth mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Erick and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.