Kenneth vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Blake mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Kenneth and Blake boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.