Kent vs Don

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 #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Kent Rank #1,636

Don Rank #1,797

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Kent or Don more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Kent and Don mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Don boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.