Kenneth vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Kenneth Rank #284

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and August mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Kenneth and August boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.