Riven vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Riven Rank #3,748

Kenyon Rank #3,739

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

Is Riven or Kenyon more popular?

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

What do Riven and Kenyon mean?

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

Are Riven and Kenyon boy or girl names?

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