Kent vs Josh

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 #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Kent Rank #1,636

Josh Rank #1,742

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Kent or Josh more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Kent and Josh mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kent and Josh boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.