Kenneth vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Frederick Rank #424

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Kenneth or Frederick more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Frederick mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Frederick boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.