Names like Kenneth
If Kenneth is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish, Gaelic classics to names with a similar sound. Kenneth has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Keith, Kyle, Colin and Gavin.
24 boy names like Kenneth
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- Keith#801From the battle place or woods.Same “-th” ending
- Kyle#509Kyle means "narrow strait" or "channel".Also Scottish, GaelicSimilar popularity curve
- Colin#343It's a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Gavin#303Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Ronald#638It means "ruler's counselor" or "powerful advisor."2 syllables
- Bryce#357It means 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This refers to a person with freckles or a mottled…Similar popularity curve
- Grant#228Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.Similar popularity curve
- Kaleb#295Kaleb means "faithful," "devotion," or "whole heart."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Corey#778Could mean 'from the hollow' or 'dweller of the hollow'.2 syllables
- KelvinFrom the River Kelvin2 syllables
- Douglas#807From the dark river; dark water.2 syllables
- KamronA variant of Cameron, meaning "crooked nose".2 syllables
- Seth#581Seth means 'appointed' or 'placed.' It refers to being appointed as a replacement or…Same “-th” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Scott#534It refers to someone from Scotland, or a Scottish speaker.Similar popularity curve
- GlennIt means "from the valley".Also Scottish, Gaelic
- Eric#273It means 'eternal ruler' or 'sole ruler.' It implies someone who is powerful and always…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Steven#271Steven means "crown" or "wreath." It comes from the Greek word for garland, which was…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Derek#284This name means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Cody#318Cody is an Irish name meaning 'descendant of Óda.' It's connected to prosperity and…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Javier#274It means "new house" or "castle".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Brandon#261The name Brandon means 'hill covered with broom' or 'beacon hill.' It refers to a place…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Maxwell#189From Maccus's well, or great stream.2 syllables
- Clayton#300This name means 'settlement on clay soil' or 'town built on clay.' It comes from an old…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Brian#339The name Brian means 'high' or 'noble'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Kenneth?
- Names with a similar style to Kenneth include Keith, Kyle, Colin, Gavin, Ronald and Bryce.
- How are these names matched to Kenneth?
- Each name is compared with Kenneth on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Kenneth has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.