Dewey vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Dewey Rank #3,607

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Dewey or Kenyon more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Kenyon mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Dewey and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.