Kenneth vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Kenneth Rank #284

Hiram Rank #1,768

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Kenneth or Hiram more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Hiram mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Hiram boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.