Kent - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Kent \k(e)-nt\ is pronounced kent. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "edge". Also a place name for a county in England. Football player Kent Graham; artist Rockwell Kent.

Kent has 3 variant forms: Kennt, Kentrell and Kentt.

Baby names that sound like Kent are Kennet and Quent.

Kent is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kent. Click here to compare Kent with related baby names.