Kent vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kent Rank #1,636

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Gideon mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kent and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.