Kent vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Kent Rank #1,636

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Kent or Ciaran more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Kent and Ciaran mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.