Kenneth vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Lawson Rank #416

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Kenneth or Lawson more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Lawson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Lawson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.