Kenneth vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Preston Rank #330

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Kenneth or Preston more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Preston mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Preston boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.