Kent vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Kent Rank #1,636

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Kip mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Kent and Kip boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.