Kenneth vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Connor mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Connor boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.