Kenny vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Terry mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Terry boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.