Kenneth vs Cohen

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 #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cohen mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Cohen boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.