Kenneth vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kyle Rank #440

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kenneth or Kyle more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kyle mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kenneth and Kyle boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.