Kenneth vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Franklin Rank #389

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Kenneth or Franklin more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Franklin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Kenneth and Franklin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.