Kenneth vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Dean mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Kenneth and Dean boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.