Kent vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Townes mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Townes boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.