Kennedy vs Honor

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 #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

English American Irish

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Kennedy Rank #1,744

Honor Rank #1,585

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 vs #1744 for Kennedy.

Is Kennedy or Honor more popular?

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 compared to Kennedy at #1744 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Honor mean?

Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin). Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin).

Are Kennedy and Honor boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a boy name. Honor is primarily a boy name.