Kenneth vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Damon Rank #456

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Kenneth or Damon more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Damon mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Damon boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.