Kenneth vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Kenneth Rank #284

Raymond Rank #380

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Kenneth or Raymond more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Raymond mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenneth and Raymond boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.