Brooklyn vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Kenton Rank #2,115

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Brooklyn or Kenton more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Kenton mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Brooklyn and Kenton boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.