Kent vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Kent Rank #1,636

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Kent or Fredrick more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Kent and Fredrick mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Kent and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.