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Julius vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Kenneth mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Julius and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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