Kenneth vs Leven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #284
Total SSA Count: 1,186
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,885
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284

Leven Rank #5,885

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #5885 for Leven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Leven more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Leven mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Leven boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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