Kenner vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenner

Boy #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Kenner Rank #4,199

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4199 for Kenner.

Is Kenner or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Kenner at #4199 in the United States.

What do Kenner and Rufus mean?

Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Kenner and Rufus boy or girl names?

Kenner is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.