Marlin vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Kenton Rank #2,115

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Marlin or Kenton more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Kenton mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Marlin and Kenton boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.