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Kent vs Indigo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Indigo

Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,628
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Indigo Rank #1,628

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 vs #1636 for Kent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Indigo mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Kent and Indigo boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Indigo is primarily a boy name.

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