Kenneth vs Ronan

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 #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ronan Rank #257

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ronan more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ronan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kenneth and Ronan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.