Kent vs Gibson

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 #1,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Gilbert, son of Gib"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Kent Rank #1,636

Gibson Rank #1,622

Gibson is more popular, ranked #1622 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Gibson more popular?

Gibson is more popular, ranked #1622 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Gibson mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Gibson means "son of Gilbert, son of Gib" (English origin).

Are Kent and Gibson boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Gibson is primarily a boy name.