Kenny

Meaning of Kenny

Kenny is often a shortened version of Kenneth. Kenneth means "handsome" or "born of fire."

Kenny has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kenny

After ranking as high as #430 in 2000, Kenny has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kenny

• Kenny Rogers
  Country music singer
• Kenny G
  Saxophonist and composer
• Kenny Smith
  Basketball player and analyst
• Kenny Chesney
  Country music singer
• Kenny Ortega
  Director and choreographer

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Questions about the name Kenny

What does the name Kenny mean?

Kenny means kenny is often a shortened version of kenneth. kenneth means "handsome" or "born of fire.", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kenny?

Kenny did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kenny most popular?

Kenny peaked at #430 in 2000.