Kenneth vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Grant mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Kenneth and Grant boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.