Kenneth vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Kenneth Rank #284

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Paul mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Kenneth and Paul boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.