Henderson vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Henderson Rank #2,087
Kenton Rank #2,115

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Kenton ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson or Kenton more popular?

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Henderson and Kenton mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Henderson and Kenton boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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