Don vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Don Rank #1,797

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Kent mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Don and Kent boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.