Earl vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old 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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Earl Rank #2,165

Kenton Rank #2,115

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Kenton more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Kenton mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Earl and Kenton boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.