Kensington
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNZ-ihngt-uhn ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,680
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Kensington is also used as a girl name, ranked #2402.
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About the Name Kensington
Kensington is a boy name .
Is Kensington a boy or girl name? Kensington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,680 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,402. Kensington is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kensington is currently ranked #10,680 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kensington include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kensie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kensington include Kenson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.