Hilton vs Kenrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilton

Boy #6,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on a hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,089
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hilt, Hill

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kenrick

Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,258
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Rick, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hilton Rank #6,089
Kenrick Rank #6,258

Hilton is more popular, ranked #6089 vs #6258 for Kenrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilton ___

  • Hilton James
  • Hilton Charles
  • Hilton Edward
  • Hilton Lee
  • Hilton Scott
  • Hilton Wayne

Kenrick ___

  • Kenrick James
  • Kenrick Alexander
  • Kenrick William
  • Kenrick Thomas
  • Kenrick Edward
  • Kenrick Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hilton

Preston Clayton Sutton Elton Avery

If you choose Kenrick

Edmund Aldric Elric Wulfric Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilton or Kenrick more popular?

Hilton is more popular, ranked #6089 compared to Kenrick at #6258 in the United States.

What do Hilton and Kenrick mean?

Hilton means "settlement on a hill" (Old English origin). Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Hilton and Kenrick boy or girl names?

Hilton is primarily a boy name. Kenrick is primarily a boy name.

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