Gerard vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Kent Rank #1,636

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Gerard or Kent more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Kent mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Gerard and Kent boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.