Kenneth vs Rhett

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 #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

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Kenneth Rank #284

Rhett Rank #174

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Rhett more popular?

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Rhett mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin).

Are Kenneth and Rhett boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Rhett is primarily a boy name.