Kenner vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenner

Boy #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,199
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,147
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenner Rank #4,199

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4199 for Kenner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenner or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Kenner at #4199 in the United States.

What do Kenner and Lavern mean?

Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Kenner and Lavern boy or girl names?

Kenner is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.

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