Kenneth vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jason mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Kenneth and Jason boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.