Kenneth vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Sean Rank #437

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Kenneth or Sean more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Sean mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kenneth and Sean boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.