Kenneth vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kenneth Rank #284

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Rafael mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Rafael boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.