Kenneth vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Kenneth Rank #284

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Callan mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Callan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.