Kenny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kenny Name at a Glance

Name	Kenny
Meaning	Handsome.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kenny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kenny means “Handsome”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kenny Name Origin

Our database records Kenny under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kenny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kenny is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kenny

When considering Kenny for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.