Kent vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Kent Rank #1,636

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Terrence mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Kent and Terrence boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.