George vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Kenneth Rank #284

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Kenneth more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do George and Kenneth mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are George and Kenneth boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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