Kenneth vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Kenneth Rank #284

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Patrick mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Patrick boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.