Kent vs Stiles

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

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Stiles

Boy #1,713 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steps over a fence or wall"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,713
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sti, Stil, Stily

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Stiles Rank #1,713

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1713 for Stiles.

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

Stiles ___

  • Stiles James
  • Stiles Henry
  • Stiles River
  • Stiles Cole
  • Stiles Lee
  • Stiles Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Stiles

Lydia Jackson Scout Archer Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Stiles more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Stiles at #1713 in the United States.

What do Kent and Stiles mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Stiles means "steps over a fence or wall" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Stiles boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Stiles is primarily a boy name.

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