Kenneth vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Johnny Rank #458

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Kenneth or Johnny more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Johnny mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Johnny boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.