Kenneth vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Damien Rank #345

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Kenneth or Damien more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Damien mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Damien boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.