Kenneth vs Colter

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 #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Colter mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Kenneth and Colter boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.