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At a Glance: Name: Kenton – Meaning: possibly 'royal settlement' (root uncertain) – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: KEN-tən
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
Phonetic: KEN-tən IPA: /ˈkɛntən/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Kenton mean?
Possibly ‘royal settlement’ (root uncertain). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kenton)
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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