Kenneth vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Declan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Declan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.