Kent vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Kent Rank #1,636

Ransom Rank #1,661

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Kent or Ransom more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Kent and Ransom mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Kent and Ransom boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.