Kent vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Irving mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Kent and Irving boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.