Kenton vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenton

Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Kenton or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Basil mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Kenton and Basil boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.