Kensington vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kensington

Girl #2,402 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of Cynsige's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,402
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kenny, Kensi, Kenz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kensington Rank #2,402
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2402 for Kensington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kensington ___

  • Kensington Rose
  • Kensington Grace
  • Kensington Jane
  • Kensington Louise
  • Kensington Anne
  • Kensington Claire

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kensington

Pemberton Remington Anniston Blythe Harlow

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kensington at #2402 in the United States.

What do Kensington and Olivia mean?

Kensington means "estate of Cynsige's people" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kensington and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kensington is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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