Kenneth vs Trellis

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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Trellis

Girl #19,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Trellis Rank #19,482

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #19482 for Trellis.

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

Trellis ___

  • Trellis Rose
  • Trellis Mae
  • Trellis Joy
  • Trellis Fern
  • Trellis June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

If you choose Trellis

Wren Briar Sage Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Trellis more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Trellis at #19482 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Trellis mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Trellis means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Kenneth and Trellis boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Trellis is primarily a girl name.

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