Kenton
Kenton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɛn.tən/
Meaning and origin of Kenton
Root meaning: “royal”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From either the Old English personal name Cena or cyne- (“royal”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is Kenton?
Since 1880, 11,280 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenton. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1958. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kenton FAQ
What does the name Kenton mean?
Kenton traces back to a root meaning "royal". A male given name transferred from the surname. From either the Old English personal name Cena or cyne- (“royal”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
What is the origin of the name Kenton?
Kenton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kenton?
Since 1880, 11,280 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenton. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1958. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kenton a boy or girl name?
Kenton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 11,280 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.