Kenton vs Nigel

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 #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Kenton Rank #2,115

Nigel Rank #2,190

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Kenton or Nigel more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Nigel mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Kenton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.