Kent vs Kalvin

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 #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

English American Scottish

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Kent Rank #1,636

Kalvin Rank #1,785

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Is Kent or Kalvin more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Kent and Kalvin mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Kent and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.