Kent vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Kent Rank #1,636

Edson Rank #1,835

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Kent or Edson more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Kent and Edson mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Kent and Edson boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.