Kenneth vs Tanner

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 #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Tanner Rank #443

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Kenneth or Tanner more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Tanner mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Kenneth and Tanner boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.