Timothy vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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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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Timothy Rank #208

Kenneth Rank #284

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Timothy or Kenneth more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Kenneth mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Timothy and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.