Kenneth vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ellis mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Kenneth and Ellis boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.