Kenneth vs Wilder

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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Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#391
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wilde

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Wilder Rank #391

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #391 for Wilder.

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

Wilder ___

  • Wilder James
  • Wilder Blue
  • Wilder River
  • Wilder Fox
  • Wilder Thomas
  • Wilder Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Wilder more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Wilder mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Wilder boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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