Raymond vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Raymond Rank #380

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Kenneth mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Raymond and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.