Kenneth vs Nevin

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 #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Nevin Rank #3,361

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Kenneth or Nevin more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Nevin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Nevin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.