Kenneth vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Kenneth Rank #284

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Adam mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Kenneth and Adam boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.