Kenneth vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Barrett mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Barrett boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.