Kenneth vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Kenneth Rank #284

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and River mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Kenneth and River boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.