Kent
Kent is an English name derived from the county in southeastern England, originally meaning 'edge' or 'border' in Celtic. It conveys a sense of strength and geographical heritage with a straightforward, no-nonsense appeal.
Current Popularity
#1631 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short and crisp, works well in professional settings
- •Strong association with Superman's alter ego Clark Kent
- •Has a timeless, unpretentious quality
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Famous People
Kent McCord
Actor, 'Adam-12'
Kent Hrbek
Professional baseball player
Clark Kent
Fictional character, Superman's alter ego
Kent Nagano
Renowned orchestra conductor
Statistics
69,225
Total births since 1880
1962
Peak year
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