Kent vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Kent Rank #1,636

Ken Rank #3,299

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Kent or Ken more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Kent and Ken mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Ken boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.