US Popularity Rank: 191

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Helmet-headed

With Irish origins, Kennedy is a gender-neutral name meaning “helmet-headed.” There’s no question about it, Kennedy is a strong-sounding and traditional Irish name. Though more commonly used as a surname, Kennedy has become a popular gender-neutral name in recent decades. Kennedy is a name that is able to sound both trendy and timeless all in one fell swoop. Cool nicknames for Kennedy include Ken and Kenney.