Kenneth vs Maddox

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 #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Maddox mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Kenneth and Maddox boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.