Ari vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Ari Rank #400

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Kenneth mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Ari and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.