Kenneth vs Kayson

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 #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kayson Rank #291

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #291 for Kayson.

Is Kenneth or Kayson more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kayson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Kenneth and Kayson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.