Kenneth vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Colson Rank #355

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Kenneth or Colson more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Colson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Kenneth and Colson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.