Kent vs Brent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Kent Rank #1,636

Brent Rank #1,658

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Kent or Brent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Kent and Brent mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Kent and Brent boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.