Kenneth vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Edwin Rank #383

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Kenneth or Edwin more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Edwin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Edwin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.