Kenneth vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Griffin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Kenneth and Griffin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.