Kenyon vs Perrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,739
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,772
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perry

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Popularity Comparison

Kenyon Rank #3,739
Perrin Rank #3,772

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 vs #3772 for Perrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenyon ___

  • Kenyon James
  • Kenyon Cole
  • Kenyon Alexander
  • Kenyon Reid
  • Kenyon Michael
  • Kenyon Jace

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenyon or Perrin more popular?

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Perrin mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Kenyon and Perrin boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.

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