Patrick vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Kenneth Rank #284

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Patrick or Kenneth more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Kenneth mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Patrick and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.