Kenny vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Willie Rank #1,376

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1376 for Willie.

Is Kenny or Willie more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Willie mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Willie boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.