Kenneth vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Gavin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kenneth and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.