Kenneth vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kevin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Kevin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.