Kent vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kent Rank #1,636

Deegan Rank #1,678

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Kent or Deegan more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Kent and Deegan mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Deegan boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.