Jane vs Kennedy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

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Jane Rank #269

Kennedy Rank #89

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 vs #269 for Jane.

Is Jane or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Jane and Kennedy mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Jane and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.