Kent
coastal land or border (Celtic/Old English)
Kent is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #461 (14,444 records), 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
coastal land or border (Celtic/Old English)
Kent derives from the English regional toponym and surname Kent, traceably rooted in the Brythonic Celtic word 'canto' meaning border or rim. In the Philippines, the name was adopted during the American colonial era and subsequent decades as a crisp, modern Western given name. It remains consistently popular among male newborns across various Philippine provinces.
Kent is originally an English surname and place name referring to the county in south-east England, likely derived from an ancient Celtic root meaning 'coastal district' or 'border'. It became established as an independent masculine given name in the English-speaking world.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone single name or paired in compound formats like Kent Michael, Kent John, or John Kent. Usually retains the full name as the everyday call name due to its short single-syllable length.
Kent with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Kent
How do I use Kent with two Filipino surnames?
Kent is the given name. The full name is Kent + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Kent a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #461 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.