Kent vs Niall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1636 for Kent.

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

Niall ___

  • Niall James
  • Niall Patrick
  • Niall Brendan
  • Niall Cormac
  • Niall Finn
  • Niall Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Niall

Cormac Fionn Brigid Aoife Ciaran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Niall mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kent and Niall boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.

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