Kent vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Marlo Rank #1,696

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Kent or Marlo more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Kent and Marlo mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Marlo boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.