Kenneth
KEN-ith
Popularity
#284
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
1,288,147
Peak Year
#28,141 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Kenneth is a Scottish and Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Kenneth Branagh
Northern Irish actor and director
Kenneth Grahame
Scottish author of 'The Wind in the Willows'
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