Kennon vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennon

Boy #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little wolf, wolf pup"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Kennon Rank #5,766

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5766 for Kennon.

Is Kennon or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Kennon at #5766 in the United States.

What do Kennon and Yates mean?

Kennon means "little wolf, wolf pup" (Old Irish origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Kennon and Yates boy or girl names?

Kennon is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.