Kenny vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Wiley mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Kenny and Wiley boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.