Kenny Argo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kenny Argo — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kenny Argo is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Kenny is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations. The surname Argo: Allison Argo (born 1953), American film producer, director, writer, editor and narrator Arthur Argo (1935–1981), Scottish folk musician, playwright and poet Bob Argo (1923–2016), American politician Edwin Argo (1895–1962), American horse rider Victor Argo (1934–2004), American actor Argo Aadli (born 1980), Estonian actor Argo Arbeiter (born 1973), Estonian football manager and former player Argo Golberg (born 1982), Estonian runner at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 60 metres Argo Meresaar (born 1980), Estonian retired volleyball player Kenny is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 59K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kenny reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kenny

Irish

Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations.

Surname: Argo

Scottish

Allison Argo (born 1953), American film producer, director, writer, editor and narrator Arthur Argo (1935–1981), Scottish folk musician, playwright and poet Bob Argo (1923–2016), American politician Edwin Argo (1895–1962), American horse rider Victor Argo (1934–2004), American actor Argo Aadli (born 1980), Estonian actor Argo Arbeiter (born 1973), Estonian football manager and former player Argo Golberg (born 1982), Estonian runner at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 60 metres Argo Meresaar (born 1980), Estonian retired volleyball player

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kenny is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kenny by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kenny Argo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kenny Argo:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kenny?
The first name Kenny originates from Irish. Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations.
When was Kenny most popular?
The name Kenny reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Argo?
The surname Argo originates from Scottish. Allison Argo (born 1953), American film producer, director, writer, editor and narrator Arthur Argo (1935–1981), Scottish folk musician, playwright and poet Bob Argo (1923–2016), American politician Edwin Argo (1895–1962), American horse rider Victor Argo (1934–2004), American actor Argo Aadli (born 1980), Estonian actor Argo Arbeiter (born 1973), Estonian football manager and former player Argo Golberg (born 1982), Estonian runner at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 60 metres Argo Meresaar (born 1980), Estonian retired volleyball player
What are the origins of the name Kenny Argo?
The name Kenny Argo combines two different traditions: the first name Kenny has Irish roots, while the surname Argo originates from Scottish.
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