Kenneth vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Reece Rank #455

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Kenneth or Reece more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Reece mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Kenneth and Reece boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.