Kenny vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Hampton Rank #1,522

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Kenny or Hampton more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Hampton mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Kenny and Hampton boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.