Kent

Meaning of Kent

Comes from the name of a place in England. It was named for the people who lived there.

Kent has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kent

After ranking as high as #774 in 2000, Kent has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kent

• Clark Kent
  Superman's secret identity
• Kent Brockman
  Fictional news anchor
• Kent Nagano
  American conductor
• Kent Steffes
  American volleyball player
• Kent Williams
  American comic artist

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Questions about the name Kent

What does the name Kent mean?

Kent means comes from the name of a place in england. it was named for the people who lived there, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kent?

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

When was Kent most popular?

Kent peaked at #774 in 2000.