Kenneth vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Austin Rank #107

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Austin more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Austin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Austin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.