Rip vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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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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Rip Rank #2,118

Kenton Rank #2,115

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Kenton more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Kenton mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Rip and Kenton boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.