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Keneth

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-eth /ˈkɛn.ɛθ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kenneth — from the Scottish Gaelic, variously 'born of fire' (Cinaed) and 'handsome; fair one' (Coinneach); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Born of fire; handsome: Keneth spells Kenneth. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA spelling of Kenneth — from the Scottish Gaelic, variously 'born of fire' (Cinaed) and 'handsome; fair one' (Coinneach); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7011 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,466

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keneth is a spelling of Kenneth — from the Scottish Gaelic, variously 'born of fire' (Cinaed) and 'handsome; fair one' (Coinneach; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KEN-eth').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Filipino families. Rare in this form, born-of-fire at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kenneth is Scottish Gaelic, variously 'born of fire' (Cinaed) and 'handsome; fair one' (Coinneach) — Keneth is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEN-eth').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kenneth — routes layered

Variations

KennethKenethKennith

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keneth mean?

Keneth spells Kenneth — Scottish Gaelic, variously 'born of fire' and 'handsome; fair one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keneth?

It's said KEN-eth /ˈkɛn.ɛθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keneth a boy or girl name?

Keneth is a boy's name.

How popular is Keneth?

Keneth is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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