Kenneth vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ashton mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Ashton boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.