Kent vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Rush mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Rush boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.