Kent vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Shilo Rank #1,670

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1670 for Shilo.

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

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Shilo more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Kent and Shilo mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kent and Shilo boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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