Kenneth vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kenneth Rank #284

Erik Rank #477

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Kenneth or Erik more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Erik mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Erik boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.