Kenneth vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Kenneth Rank #284

Augustus Rank #409

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Kenneth or Augustus more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Augustus mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Augustus boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.