Kenneth vs Jace

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 #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

American English Israeli

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jace mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Jace boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.