Kenneth vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Steven mean?

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

Are Kenneth and Steven boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.