Kenneth vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Hank Rank #425

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Kenneth or Hank more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Hank mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Hank boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.