Kennedy vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kennedy Rank #1,744

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1744 for Kennedy.

Is Kennedy or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Kennedy at #1744 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Smith mean?

Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Kennedy and Smith boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.