Kent vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Malcom Rank #1,750

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Kent or Malcom more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Kent and Malcom mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Malcom boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.