Kenneth vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kingston mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Kingston boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.