Kenneth vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and George mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and George boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.