Kent vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Kent Rank #1,636

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Richard mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kent and Richard boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.