Kent vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Shea mean?

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

Are Kent and Shea boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.