Kenneth vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Arlo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Arlo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.