Kenneth vs Julius

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 #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Julius Rank #390

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Kenneth or Julius more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Julius mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Julius boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.