Kenneth vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Maxwell mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Kenneth and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.