Kenny vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Rian Rank #1,263

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Rian more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Rian mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenny and Rian boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.