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Kenneth vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Milo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Milo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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