Ames vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Kenton Rank #2,115

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

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 Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Kenton more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kenton mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Kenton boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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