Kenneth vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Rylan Rank #372

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Kenneth or Rylan more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Rylan mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Rylan boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.