Kenny vs Dwayne

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 #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Dwayne Rank #1,425

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Kenny or Dwayne more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Dwayne mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenny and Dwayne boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Dwayne is primarily a boy name.