Kenneth vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Wilder Rank #391

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Kenneth or Wilder more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Wilder mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Wilder boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.