Fred vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Fred Rank #1,686

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Kent mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Fred and Kent boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.