Kenneth vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Marcus mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Marcus boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.