Kenneth vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Malcolm Rank #314

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Kenneth or Malcolm more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.