Kenneth vs Kohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Kohen Rank #320

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #320 for Kohen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Kohen ___

  • Kohen James
  • Kohen Alexander
  • Kohen Michael
  • Kohen Thomas
  • Kohen William
  • Kohen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

If you choose Kohen

Levi Asher Ezra Naomi Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Kohen more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Kohen at #320 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kohen mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Kenneth and Kohen boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kohen is primarily a boy name.

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