Kenner vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenner

Boy #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Kenner Rank #4,199

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4199 for Kenner.

Is Kenner or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Kenner at #4199 in the United States.

What do Kenner and Nyx mean?

Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Kenner and Nyx boy or girl names?

Kenner is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.