Kenneth vs Adolf

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 #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Kenneth Rank #284

Adolf Rank #26,599

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Kenneth or Adolf more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Adolf mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Kenneth and Adolf boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.