Kenny vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Anson Rank #1,396

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Kenny or Anson more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Anson mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Kenny and Anson boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.