Kenneth vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ryder mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Ryder boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.