Kenneth vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Briggs Rank #327

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Kenneth or Briggs more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Briggs mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Kenneth and Briggs boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.