Kenneth vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Hunter mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Hunter boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.