Kenneth vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Max mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Max boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.