Jake vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Jake Rank #423

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Kenneth mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Jake and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.