Kenneth vs Dalton

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 #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Dalton Rank #433

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Kenneth or Dalton more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Dalton mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Dalton boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.