Kenny vs Tyrone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kenny Rank #1,355
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Tyrone mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenny and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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