Jason vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Kenneth Rank #284

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Kenneth more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Jason and Kenneth mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Jason and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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