Kenneth vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ken Rank #3,299

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Kenneth or Ken more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ken mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Ken boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.