Kenneth vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Bryan Rank #306

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Kenneth or Bryan more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Bryan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Kenneth and Bryan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.