Kenneth vs Royal

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 #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Royal Rank #428

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #428 for Royal.

Is Kenneth or Royal more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Royal at #428 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Royal mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Kenneth and Royal boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.