Kenneth vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Wells Rank #377

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Kenneth or Wells more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Wells mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Wells boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.