Kenneth vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Orion Rank #326

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Kenneth or Orion more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Orion mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Orion boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.