Kent vs Kemp

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 #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Kent Rank #1,636

Kemp Rank #5,951

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Is Kent or Kemp more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Kent and Kemp mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Kemp boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.