Artis vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artis

Boy #5,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear man, noble bear"

Origin: Celtic (Artos)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Lithuanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,036
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artis Rank #5,036
Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #5036 for Artis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artis ___

  • Artis James
  • Artis Lee
  • Artis Ray
  • Artis Wayne
  • Artis Dean
  • Artis Cole

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artis

Otis Curtis Doris Arlene Morris

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artis or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Artis at #5036 in the United States.

What do Artis and Kenneth mean?

Artis means "bear man, noble bear" (Celtic (Artos) origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Artis and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Artis is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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