Kennedy - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Kennedy \k(e)-nne-dy\ is pronounced KEN-a-dee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "helmet head". Use as a given name may be inspired by President John F. Kennedy. Violinist Nigel Kennedy.

Kennedy has 4 variant forms: Canaday, Canady, Kennady and Kennedey.

Baby names that sound like Kennedy are Kenneth, Kennett and Kennet.

Kennedy is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kennedy. Click here to compare Kennedy with related baby names.