Kenneth Name Meaning & Origin
/KEN-eth/Name Origin
Kenneth is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin derived from the Gaelic 'Cináed' meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome.' It became popular in Scotland and spread to English-speaking countries.
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Scottish (Celtic) 60% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 30% -
Irish (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kenneth
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Kenneth in the US (SSA Data):
Kenneth Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.