George vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Kenneth Rank #284

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Kenneth more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do George and Kenneth mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are George and Kenneth boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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