Jared vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Kenneth mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Jared and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.