Kenton vs Sylvester

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kenton Rank #2,115
Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 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

Sylvester ___

  • Sylvester James
  • Sylvester Thomas
  • Sylvester Lee
  • Sylvester Ray
  • Sylvester Dean
  • Sylvester Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

If you choose Sylvester

Cornelius Leopold Augusta Theodora Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenton or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Kenton and Sylvester mean?

Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Kenton and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Kenton is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.

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