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Kenton vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenton

Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,115
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,019
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kenton Rank #2,115
Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenton or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Dave mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenton and Dave boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.

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