Kenneth vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cole mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Cole boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.