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    Kent

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kent

    Kent

    Boy
    english
    1 syllable

    Kent is an english boy's name meaning "A name of English origin that translates to chief or refers to a bright white color.".

    Kent is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name of English origin that translates to chief or refers to a bright white color.". 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

    A name of English origin that translates to chief or refers to a bright white color.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Kent

    Very rare in US records

    What does Kent mean?

    Kent is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name of English origin that translates to chief or refers to a bright white color.".

    Is Kent a rare name?

    Yes. Kent 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 Kent

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Kent

    Kent means "A name of English origin that translates to chief or refers to a bright white color." — these names share that spirit.

    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)

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