Kenna vs Merion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Mer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenna Rank #724
Merion Rank #19,441

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #19441 for Merion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

Merion ___

  • Merion James
  • Merion Owen
  • Merion David
  • Merion Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenna

Declan Finn Rory Isla Cora

If you choose Merion

Idris Emrys Rhys Caradoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenna or Merion more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Kenna and Merion mean?

Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Kenna and Merion boy or girl names?

Kenna is primarily a girl name. Merion is primarily a boy name.

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