Kent vs Kain

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 #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Kain Rank #1,583

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Kain more popular?

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Kain mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kent and Kain boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.