Matteo vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,582
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matteo Rank #138
Kenneth Rank #284

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Kenneth more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Kenneth mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Matteo and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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