Kenneth vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Brandon mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Brandon boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.