Kenneth vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Hugo Rank #405

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Kenneth or Hugo more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Hugo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Hugo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.