Kenneth vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Alex mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Alex boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.