Kennedy vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kennedy Rank #89
Kent Rank #1,636

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 vs #1636 for Kent.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedy or Kent more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Kent mean?

Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Kennedy and Kent boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a girl name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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