Fulton vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

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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

Fulton Rank #2,072
Kenton Rank #2,115

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

Kenton ___

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

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Colton Weston Clayton Piper Hadley

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Kenton more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Kenton mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Fulton and Kenton boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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