Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Boy name origins & meanings Gaelic : Helmeted chief Boy name variations Kennedy Kennedy - 11% this year Neutral Common Find out more Kennady Kennady - 5% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Kenny Kenny + 1% this year Neutral Rare Find out more Ken Ken - 6% this year Neutral Rare Find out more Family name origins & meanings Americanized form of Irish–Scottish Kennedy.