Kenneth vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ryan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Kenneth and Ryan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.