Kenneth vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

English Biblical European

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Kenneth Rank #284

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Jude mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Jude boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.