Kent vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Kent Rank #1,636

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Emmet mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Kent and Emmet boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.