Kenneth vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Shepherd Rank #311

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Kenneth or Shepherd more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Shepherd mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Kenneth and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.