Kenneth vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kian Rank #417

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #417 for Kian.

Is Kenneth or Kian more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kian mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kenneth and Kian boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.