Kenneth vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jensen Rank #328

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Kenneth or Jensen more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jensen mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kenneth and Jensen boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.