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Kenson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-sən /ˈkɛn.sən/High

Meaning: Patronymic surname — 'son of Ken(neth)', Kenneth from 'handsome/born of fire' lines — Haitian-favoredMedium

In 30 seconds: Kenneth's heir, Port-au-Prince approved: Kenson — 'son of the handsome one' — thrives in Haitian naming. Patronymic with island warmth.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningPatronymic surname — 'son of Ken(neth)', Kenneth from 'handsome/born of fire' lines — Haitian-favored
U.S. rank (2025)#5125 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 544

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kenson is a patronymic — 'son of Ken(neth)', Kenneth from Gaelic 'handsome' or 'born of fire' — especially beloved in Haitian communities.

It registers in Haitian-American records. Rare nationally, handsome-son at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Haitian naming loves -son builds — Kenson, Wilson, Jameson — and Kenneth's 'handsome, fire-born' roots make this one doubly bright.
Overall data confidence 70%
Surname references — Kenson — patronymic etymology

Variations

KensenKennson

Nicknames

Ken

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If you like Kenson…

Kenneth— the root 'handsome' classic
Jenson— a fellow -son favorite
Wilson— the companion patronymic
Kendrick— another Ken- power name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenson mean?

Kenson is a patronymic, 'son of Ken(neth)' — Kenneth meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'.

How do you pronounce Kenson?

It's said KEN-sən /ˈkɛn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kenson a boy or girl name?

Kenson is a boy's name.

How popular is Kenson?

Kenson is a rare name in the U.S., used in Haitian families.

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