Kenneth vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jonah Rank #126

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Jonah more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jonah mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Jonah boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.