Kent vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Kent Rank #1,636

Mayer Rank #1,834

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Kent or Mayer more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Kent and Mayer mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Kent and Mayer boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.