Kenneth vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

English British Irish American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Harvey Rank #244

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Harvey more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Harvey mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Kenneth and Harvey boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.