Kenneth vs Louis

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

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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #284 for Kenneth.

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

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

If you choose Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Louis mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Kenneth and Louis boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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