Kenneth vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Emerson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Kenneth and Emerson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.