Kenneth vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Eli mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Eli boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.