Kenton vs Jed

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 #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Kenton or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Jed mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenton and Jed boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.