Kenneth vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kenneth Rank #284

Raphael Rank #421

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Kenneth or Raphael more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Raphael mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Raphael boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.