Kent vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Hampton mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Hampton boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.