Kenneth vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Kenneth Rank #284

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Simon mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Simon boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.