Kenneth vs Cillian

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 #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Cillian Rank #464

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Kenneth or Cillian more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cillian mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kenneth and Cillian boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.