Robert vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 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

Robert Rank #90

Kenneth Rank #284

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Robert or Kenneth more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Robert and Kenneth mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Robert and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.