Kenneth vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Ares Rank #295

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Kenneth or Ares more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Ares mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Kenneth and Ares boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.