Kenneth vs Atticus

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 #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Kenneth Rank #284

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Atticus mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Atticus boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.