Ryan vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Kenneth Rank #284

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Ryan or Kenneth more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Kenneth mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Ryan and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.