Brent vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Brent Rank #1,658

Fred Rank #1,686

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Brent or Fred more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Brent and Fred mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Brent and Fred boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.