Kenneth vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Kenneth Rank #284

Maximus Rank #331

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Kenneth or Maximus more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Maximus mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Maximus boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.