Kenneth vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Sterling Rank #373

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Kenneth or Sterling more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Sterling mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Sterling boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.