Kenyon vs Riven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Kenyon Rank #3,739

Riven Rank #3,748

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 vs #3748 for Riven.

Is Kenyon or Riven more popular?

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 compared to Riven at #3748 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Riven mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Kenyon and Riven boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Riven is primarily a boy name.