Kenny vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Kenny or Gilbert more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Gilbert mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Kenny and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.