Kenneth vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Karson Rank #398

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Kenneth or Karson more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Karson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Kenneth and Karson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.