Kenny vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Terrence Rank #1,525

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Kenny or Terrence more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Terrence mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Kenny and Terrence boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.