Kenneth vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Nicholas mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.