Kenneth vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Stephen Rank #378

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Kenneth or Stephen more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Stephen mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Stephen boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.