Kent vs Jessiah

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 #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian African American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Jessiah Rank #1,649

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1649 for Jessiah.

Is Kent or Jessiah more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Jessiah at #1649 in the United States.

What do Kent and Jessiah mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kent and Jessiah boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Jessiah is primarily a boy name.