Kenneth vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Matteo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Kenneth and Matteo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.