Malcolm vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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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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Malcolm Rank #314

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Kenneth mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Malcolm and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.