Kenneth

Meaning of Kenneth

Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."

Kenneth has Scottish, Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish, Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kenneth

Kenneth has held fairly steady, sitting around #294 in 2025 after peaking at #94 in 2000.

Notable people named Kenneth

• Kenneth Branagh
  Actor and film director
• Kenneth Cole
  Fashion designer
• Kenneth Grahame
  Author, Wind in the Willows
• Kenneth Edmonds
  Singer, songwriter, Babyface
• Kenneth Kaunda
  Zambian first president

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Questions about the name Kenneth

What does the name Kenneth mean?

Kenneth means kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire.", and it comes from Scottish, Gaelic origins.

Is Kenneth a boy's or a girl's name?

Kenneth is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kenneth?

In 2025, Kenneth ranked #294 for boys, down from #284 the year before.

When was Kenneth most popular?

Kenneth peaked at #94 in 2000.