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Darrell vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Kent Rank #1,636

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1636 for Kent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Kent more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Kent mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Darrell and Kent boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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