Brent
Brent: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɹɛnt/
Meaning and origin of Brent
Root meaning: “steep”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 20th century and later usage.
Etymology
English surname from placenames in Devon and Somerset, from Old English brant (“steep”), referring to hills. Compare Brents.
How popular is Brent?
Since 1880, 567 girls and 139,799 boys in the U.S. have been named Brent (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2399 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #73 in 1971. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Brent
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Sibling name ideas for Brent
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Brent FAQ
What does the name Brent mean?
Brent traces back to a root meaning "steep". A male given name transferred from the surname, of 20th century and later usage. English surname from placenames in Devon and Somerset, from Old English brant (“steep”), referring to hills. Compare Brents.
What is the origin of the name Brent?
Brent is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brent?
Since 1880, 567 girls and 139,799 boys in the U.S. have been named Brent (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2399 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #73 in 1971. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brent a boy or girl name?
Brent is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 567 girls and 139,799 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.