Kent vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Smith mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Smith boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.