Kenneth vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Erick Rank #333

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Kenneth or Erick more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Erick mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kenneth and Erick boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.