Kenton vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenton

Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Kenton or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Ames mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Kenton and Ames boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.