Kenton vs Sloan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sloan

Girl #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, raider"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#762
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Slo, Sly, Slie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kenton Rank #2,115
Sloan Rank #762

Sloan is more popular, ranked #762 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenton ___

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

Sloan ___

  • Sloan Grace
  • Sloan Marie
  • Sloan Elizabeth
  • Sloan Rose
  • Sloan Catherine
  • Sloan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

If you choose Sloan

Quinn Greer Reid Harper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenton or Sloan more popular?

Sloan is more popular, ranked #762 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Sloan mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Sloan means "warrior, raider" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenton and Sloan boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Sloan is primarily a girl name.

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