Kenneth vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kenneth Rank #284

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Xander mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Xander boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.