Kenneth vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Evan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Kenneth and Evan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.