Kenneth - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Kenneth \k(e)-nne-th\ is pronounced KEN-eth. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fire born; good-looking". Art historian Kenneth Clark; actor Kenneth Branagh.

Kenneth has 5 variant forms: Ken, Kennet, Kennett, Kennith and Kenny.

For more information, see also the related name Kenn.

Baby names that sound like Kenneth are Kennedy and Kennt.

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