Kenneth vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Reed Rank #422

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Kenneth or Reed more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Reed mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Reed boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.