Kenneth vs Odin

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

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Odin Rank #480

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #480 for Odin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Odin more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Odin at #480 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Odin mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Odin boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Odin is primarily a boy name.

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