Kenny vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Nova mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kenny and Nova boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.