Zander vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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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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Zander Rank #379

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Kenneth mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Zander and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.