Kenton vs Khylan

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 #2,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American African-American

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Khylan Rank #2,209

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2209 for Khylan.

Is Kenton or Khylan more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Khylan at #2209 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Khylan mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Khylan means "narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenton and Khylan boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Khylan is primarily a boy name.