Kent
kent
Popularity
#1631
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
69,396
Peak Year
#2,593 in 1962
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kent is an English name derived from the Old English word 'Cantia,' referring to the county in southeastern England. It signifies 'edge' or 'borderland.'
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Kent Nagano
American conductor and opera administrator.
Kent Conrad
American politician and former U.S. Senator.
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