Kelley vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelley

Boy #11,262 Most Popular

15 High Risk

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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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Kelley Rank #11,262

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #11262 for Kelley.

Is Kelley or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kelley at #11262 in the United States.

What do Kelley and Kenneth mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Kelley and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Kelley is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.