Kennedy vs Paisley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kennedy Rank #89
Paisley Rank #61

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 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

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedy or Paisley more popular?

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Paisley mean?

Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin). Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kennedy and Paisley boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a girl name. Paisley is primarily a girl name.

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