Kenneth vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Kenneth Rank #284

Wade Rank #341

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Kenneth or Wade more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Wade mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Wade boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.