Kent vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Lake mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Kent and Lake boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.