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Kenneth vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,195
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Saint mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Kenneth and Saint boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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