Kenneth vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Kenneth Rank #284

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Alan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Kenneth and Alan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.