Kent vs Garrison

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 #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Garrison Rank #1,799

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Kent or Garrison more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Kent and Garrison mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Kent and Garrison boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.