Kenneth vs Malakai

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 #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Malakai mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Malakai boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.