Kenneth vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Killian Rank #370

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Kenneth or Killian more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Killian mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Killian boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.