Kenneth vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jay Rank #397

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Kenneth or Jay more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jay mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kenneth and Jay boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.