Elton vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,085
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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

Elton Rank #2,085
Kenton Rank #2,115

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elton ___

  • Elton John
  • Elton James
  • Elton Ray
  • Elton Dean
  • Elton Wayne
  • Elton Lee

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 Elton

Clifton Dalton Norma Gloria Perry

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elton or Kenton more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Elton and Kenton mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Elton and Kenton boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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