Kenneth vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jesse mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Jesse boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.