Girl name guide

Kennedy name meaning, origin and style

Kennedy is a Irish surname name commonly associated with helmeted chief.

Origin

Irish surname

Meaning

helmeted chief

Say it

KEN-uh-dee

Choosing Kennedy

A considered irish surname choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.