Kenward
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNW-erd ]
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Meaning & Origin
Kenward is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHNW-erd.
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Kenward first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 6 babies have been named Kenward in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenward is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,182 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,182
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kenward
Kenward is a boy name .
Kenward is currently ranked #19,182 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenward include Ken, Kenw, Kenwy, Kenwie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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