Kenneth vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Riley mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Kenneth and Riley boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.