Kenyon
Meaning
"chief, royal descendant"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,739
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ken, Kenny
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"chief, royal descendant"
Origin: Welsh
"thunder, strength"
Origin: Old Norse
Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 vs #22637 for Tron.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 compared to Tron at #22637 in the United States.
Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Tron means "thunder, strength" (Old Norse origin).
Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Tron is primarily a girl name.