Amaris vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

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Kenton

Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,115
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kent, Ken

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amaris Rank #859
Kenton Rank #2,115

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

Kenton ___

  • Kenton James
  • Kenton William
  • Kenton Thomas
  • Kenton Andrew
  • Kenton Clark
  • Kenton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or Kenton more popular?

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Amaris and Kenton mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Amaris and Kenton boy or girl names?

Amaris is primarily a girl name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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