Kennedy vs Evans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Boy #1,744 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"helmeted chief; armored head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kennedy Rank #1,744

Evans Rank #1,880

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Kennedy or Evans more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Evans mean?

Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Kennedy and Evans boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.