Kenneth vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kenneth Rank #284

Asa Rank #475

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Kenneth or Asa more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Asa mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Asa boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.