Kenny vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Gerald mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Gerald boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.