Kenneth vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Leon mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Leon boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.