Kevin vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Kevin Rank #196

Kenneth Rank #284

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kevin or Kenneth more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Kenneth mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Kevin and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.