Kent Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kent Name at a Glance

Name	Kent
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 2' Earl of Kent, one of the King's party. 'Tragedy of King Lear' Earl of Kent.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kent Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kent means “'King Henry IV, Part 2' Earl of Kent, one of the King's party. 'Tragedy of King Lear' Earl of Kent”. 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.

Kent Name Origin

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

Is Kent a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kent

When considering Kent 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.