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    Kenny

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kenny

    Kenny

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Kenny is an irish boy's name meaning "Handsome; diminutive of kenneth: handsome".

    The meaning of Kenny is "Handsome; diminutive of kenneth: handsome" — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Handsome; diminutive of kenneth: handsome

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Kenny

    Very rare in US records

    What does Kenny mean?

    Kenny is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Handsome; diminutive of kenneth: handsome".

    Is Kenny a rare name?

    Yes. Kenny does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

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