Don vs Brent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

English American Canadian Australian

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Don Rank #1,797

Brent Rank #1,658

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Brent more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Brent mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Don and Brent boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.