Gent
Pronunciation: [ j-EHNT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gent first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 35 babies have been named Gent in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gent is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,700 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,700
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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