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Gio vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gio Rank #1,163
Kenny Rank #1,355

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gio or Kenny more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Gio and Kenny mean?

Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gio and Kenny boy or girl names?

Gio is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.

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