Nate vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Nate Rank #1,571

Kent Rank #1,636

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Nate or Kent more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Nate and Kent mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Nate and Kent boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.