Kent vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Kent Rank #1,636

Orson Rank #1,501

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Orson more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Orson mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Kent and Orson boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.