Kenton
KEN-tən
Popularity
#2117
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
11,187
Peak Year
#188 in 2014
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kenton is an English place name and surname derived from a location meaning "the town on the River Kent".
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Stan Kenton
American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader
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