Kenneth vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Benson Rank #436

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Kenneth or Benson more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Benson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Kenneth and Benson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.