Kenneth vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Kenneth Rank #284

Edgar Rank #460

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Kenneth or Edgar more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Edgar mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Kenneth and Edgar boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.