Ryder vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryder

Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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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Ryder Rank #134

Kenneth Rank #284

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Ryder or Kenneth more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Ryder and Kenneth mean?

Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Ryder and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Ryder is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.