Kennedy

Irish

"misshapen head"

Kennedy Origin and Meaning

The name Kennedy is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "misshapen head".

This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert Kennedy, Kennedy is now one of the most popular unisex names, particularly for girls. This is one name that manages to sound trendy and traditional at the same time.

Kennedy Rank in US Top 1000

# 994 in the US

Kennedy Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1168 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Kennedy

• 1168 Nameberry 2025
• 653 Unique 2023

20 Names Similar to Kennedy

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Famous People Named Kennedy

• Benjamin H. Kennedy (1804 1889), translator
• George Kennedy American actor
• John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35th President of the USA