What origin is the name Dent?

Dent comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dent a popular name?

Dent is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dent does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Dent?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Dent — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Dent

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dent

Dent

Boy

english

1 syllable

Dent is an english boy's name meaning "This English name acts as a diminutive of Denton. It translates to valley town, referring to a settlement located in a low-lying area.".

The meaning of Dent is "This English name acts as a diminutive of Denton. It translates to valley town, referring to a settlement located in a low-lying area." — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name acts as a diminutive of Denton. It translates to valley town, referring to a settlement located in a low-lying area.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dent

Very rare in US records

What does Dent mean?

Dent is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name acts as a diminutive of Denton. It translates to valley town, referring to a settlement located in a low-lying area.".

Is Dent a rare name?

Yes. Dent does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Dent

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Dent

Dent means "This English name acts as a diminutive of Denton. It translates to valley town, referring to a settlement located in a low-lying area." — these names share that spirit.