Kent vs Meyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Meyer Rank #1,815

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kent ___

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

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Meyer more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Kent and Meyer mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Kent and Meyer boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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