Arthur vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Kenneth Rank #284

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Arthur or Kenneth more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Kenneth mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Arthur and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.