Kenton

At a Glance

Meaning

Possibly 'royal settlement' (root uncertain)

Origin

Old English (place name/surname)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

KEN-tənListen

Kenton comes from Old English, most likely as a place name or surname. You might see it explained as meaning 'king's town,' but that's just one guess — Wiktionary also points to the personal name Cena as an equally likely root, so the exact story isn't settled. The best-supported sense is 'royal settlement,' even with that root uncertain.

Meaning & Origin of Kenton

Meaning: Possibly 'royal settlement' (root uncertain).

Origin: Old English (place name/surname).

A common claim: from the king's town Actually: "Royal settlement" is one possible root for Kenton, but it may also trace to the Old English personal name Cena, whose own meaning is unclear.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Kenton

Popularity of Kenton

Kenton's high point in Social Security data was 1958, when 174 baby boys got the name and it ranked #587 nationally. By 2024 that had fallen to just 70 babies, ranking #2117.

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FAQ

What does the name Kenton mean?

Possibly ‘royal settlement’ (root uncertain). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Kenton?

Kenton is pronounced KEN-tən (IPA: /ˈkɛntən/).

Is Kenton a popular name right now?

Kenton peaked at #587 in 1958 and is ranked #2117 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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