Kenton vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Lex Rank #2,214

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Kenton or Lex more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Lex mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Kenton and Lex boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.