Kent vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Kent Rank #1,636

Shay Rank #1,707

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Kent or Shay more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Kent and Shay mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Kent and Shay boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.