Dent Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dent Name at a Glance

Name	Dent
Meaning	Diminutive of Denton: Valley town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dent Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dent means “Diminutive of Denton: Valley town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dent Name Origin

Our database records Dent under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dent a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dent is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dent

When considering Dent for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.