Max vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Max Rank #175

Kenneth Rank #284

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Max or Kenneth more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Max and Kenneth mean?

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

Are Max and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.