Richard vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kent Rank #1,636

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Richard or Kent more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kent mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Kent boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.