Sean vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Kenneth mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Sean and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.