Kenneth vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Kenneth Rank #284

Marshall Rank #392

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Kenneth or Marshall more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Marshall mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Kenneth and Marshall boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.