What does the name Kenny mean?

The name Kenny means "Good-looking".

What is the origin of the name Kenny?

Kenny is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 140 babies were named Kenny in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kenny is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 140 ↘

All-Time Total: 51,766

Peak Year: 1960

Kenny is a Scottish diminutive of Kenneth, which means "handsome" or "born of fire."

Boy names closely related to Kenny

Chris Marc Adrien Antony Elon Allan Zack Emir

Girl names closely related to Kenny

Soraya Celina Angelina Gaia Lianna Aura Mikaela Carina

Names with similar meaning to Kenny

Ken Kendra Kenna Kenneth Kennith Lakendra

Births per year in the United States

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