Back to Baby Names

Tanner vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Tanner Rank #443
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanner or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Kenneth mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Tanner and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons