Kennedy vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Boy #1,744 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"helmeted chief; armored head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Kennedy Rank #1,744

Arnold Rank #1,694

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #1744 for Kennedy.

Is Kennedy or Arnold more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Kennedy at #1744 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Arnold mean?

Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kennedy and Arnold boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.