Kennedy vs Olivia

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

Kennedy Rank #89
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #89 for Kennedy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedy ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedy or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Olivia mean?

Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kennedy and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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