Kenneth vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Dawson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Kenneth and Dawson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.