Kenneth vs Ashan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ashan

Boy #12,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smoke, smoky"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,285
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Ashan Rank #12,285

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Ashan more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ashan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Ashan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ashan is primarily a boy name.

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