Kenneth vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kenneth Rank #284

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Eric mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kenneth and Eric boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.