Killian vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Killian Rank #370

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Kenneth mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Killian and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.