Kent

Updated: October 20, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Kent is a classic baby boy’s name of English origin that means “coastal district.” Kent comes from the name of a region in England but is probably best known as the civilian surname of superhero Superman, Clark Kent.

Meaning and Origin of the name Kent:

Kent is an English boy's name of Welsh origin meaning “edge” or “coastal district.”

Kent is the name of a county in England that derives from the Welsh word cant, which means “coastal district,” “corner-land,” or “land on the edge.” The land known as Kent was claimed by and ancient Celtic tribe. Since the land was a coastal region, the tribe named it Kent as it was land on the edge.

Symbolism of the name Kent:

Kent is a coastal region in the southeast corner of England. Kent is perhaps best known as the “Garden of England” for its rich countryside.

Nicknames for the name Kent:

Since Kent is a short name with one syllable, there aren't many nicknames for it. The most common nickname is Ken. Below is a list of additional nicknames to give you options when choosing the best nickname for your baby boy.

Ken
Kenny
Kenty
Ty
Kay

Style of the name Kent:

Traditional

Gender of the name Kent:

Kent is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Kent:

KENT

Number of syllables in the name Kent:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Kent:

Kent evokes feelings of honor and pride.

Alternative spellings for the name Kent:

Cent
Kant

Popularity of the name Kent:

According to the Social Security Administration, Kent is a popular baby boy’s name that was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1903 to 2003. It peaked at #136 in 1962.