Clarence vs Kennedy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Kennedy Rank #89

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarence ___

  • Clarence James
  • Clarence Thomas
  • Clarence Edward
  • Clarence Arthur
  • Clarence William
  • Clarence Henry

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Kennedy mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Clarence and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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