Kenny vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German European

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Bernard mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Bernard boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.