Kenneth vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Bryson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Kenneth and Bryson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.