Kenneth vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kenneth Rank #284

Gideon Rank #332

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Kenneth or Gideon more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Gideon mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.