Kenneth vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Tate mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Tate boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.