Kenneth vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Bo Rank #452

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Kenneth or Bo more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Bo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kenneth and Bo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.