Kenny vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Markus mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Kenny and Markus boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.