Kent vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Kent Rank #1,636

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Kent or Ignatius more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Kent and Ignatius mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Kent and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.