Heath vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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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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Heath Rank #852

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Kenneth mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Heath and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.