Kenneth vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Edward mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Edward boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.