Kenton is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself originated from a place name in England. The place name likely means either "town on the River Kenn" or "royal town" in Old English, blending elements such as cēne (meaning "bold" or "royal") or the river name Kenn with tūn ("settlement" or "enclosure").
Etymology and History
The surname Kenton is locational, arising from various places named Kenton in England, including a location in Suffolk near the River Kenn and another in Devon. As a given name, Kenton gained modest popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, drawing on the trend of using surnames as first names.
Notable Bearers
Several notable individuals share the name Kenton across diverse fields:
- Kenton Cool (born 1973), English mountaineer who has summited Mount Everest multiple times.
- Kenton Duty (born 1995), American actor and singer known for his role on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up.
- Kenton Grua (1950–2002), American river guide and record-setting speed runner of the Grand Canyon.
- Kenton Keith (born 1980), former NFL running back for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Kenton Cla
Sources: Wikipedia — Kenton (given name)