King vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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King Rank #343

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Kenneth mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are King and Kenneth boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.