Jolene vs Kennedi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Kennedi Rank #685

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Kennedi more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Kennedi mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jolene and Kennedi boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Kennedi is primarily a girl name.

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