Stephen vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Kenneth mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Stephen and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.