John vs Kenneth
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Kenneth
Gender: boy
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Handsome, born of fire
Peak: 1951 (1.35%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Kenneth |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.03% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.06% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.17% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.42% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.71% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.04% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.28% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 1.31% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.28% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.88% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.52% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.38% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
FAQ
Is John or Kenneth more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Kenneth peaked in 1951.
What do John and Kenneth mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Kenneth means "Handsome, born of fire".