Brent

Meaning of Brent

The name Brent typically means 'from a high place' or 'burnt land'. It often refers to someone from a steep hill or a place cleared by fire.

Brent has Old English/Celtic roots — browse every Old English/Celtic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brent

After ranking as high as #319 in 2000, Brent has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brent

• Brent Spiner
  Actor, Data in Star Trek
• Brent Musburger
  Legendary sportscaster and analyst
• Brent Faiyaz
  Grammy-nominated R&B singer
• Brent Burns
  NHL All-Star defenseman
• Brent Hinds
  Mastodon guitarist and singer

Questions about the name Brent

What does the name Brent mean?

Brent means the name brent typically means 'from a high place' or 'burnt land'. it often refers to someone from a steep hill or a place cleared by fire, and it comes from Old English/Celtic origins.

Is Brent a boy's or a girl's name?

Brent is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brent?

Brent did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brent most popular?

Brent peaked at #319 in 2000.