Brent vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Brent Rank #1,658

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Brent or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Brent and Kent mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Brent and Kent boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.