Smith vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Smith Rank #1,580

Kent Rank #1,636

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Smith or Kent more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Smith and Kent mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Smith and Kent boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.