Kenneth vs Kieran

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 #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kieran Rank #441

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kenneth or Kieran more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kieran mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Kenneth and Kieran boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.