Kenneth vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ayden mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Kenneth and Ayden boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.