Josh vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Josh Rank #1,742

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Kent mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Josh and Kent boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.