Shea vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Shea Rank #1,494

Kent Rank #1,636

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Shea or Kent more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Shea and Kent mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Shea and Kent boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.