Simon vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Simon Rank #251

Kenneth Rank #284

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Simon or Kenneth more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Simon and Kenneth mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Simon and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.