Alegra vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alegra

Girl #19,460 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful, lively, cheerful"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,460
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Ale, Legra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alegra Rank #19,460
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #19460 for Alegra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alegra ___

  • Alegra Sofia
  • Alegra Maria
  • Alegra Rose
  • Alegra Isabel
  • Alegra Lucia

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alegra

Serena Vivace Aria Felicia

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alegra or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Alegra at #19460 in the United States.

What do Alegra and Kenneth mean?

Alegra means "joyful, lively, cheerful" (Italian/Latin origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Alegra and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Alegra is primarily a girl name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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