Brent name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 18th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Celtic and Old English

Usage: Assamese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, Oriya and Tamil

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Brent

b-re-nt

Meaning: Hilltop, Burnt, Hill Top and Mount

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What does Brent mean?
Variations of Brent
How popular is Brent?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Brent
Sibling Names for Brent
Famous People Named Brent
Lists having Brent

What does Brent mean?

Particulary used in Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, Oriya, Telugu, Assamese, Hindi, Kannada, English, Gujarati and Marathi persistent and celebrated, Brent is used as a gender-neutral name. It is rooted from Old English and Celtic, meaning of Brent is "Hilltop, Burnt, Hill Top or Mount".

Brent is short of Brenton. Brenton is version of everlasting and desirable Brent. Illustrous and Perpetual Brenton's origin is Celtic and Old English, meaning of Brenton is "Hill and Hilltop" is used predominantly in English.

How do I pronounce Brent?

Three syllabled Brent is most commonly pronounced as b-re-nt.

Variants of Brent

Brend, Brendan, Brentan, Brandon, Bréanainn, Brendanus

Names that rhyme with Brent

How popular is the name Brent?

Brent was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1885 around 139417 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of its usage in 1971, it ranked 73rd when 4272 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 148 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 18 times Brent used to be a common name in Netherlands, first appeared in 2015 and over 517 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2015,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years. Also, Brent used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 3634 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1997,. However after 24 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Brent used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1974 and over 1470 babies have been given the name in 16 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1983,. After 16 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Queensland, Brent is a familiar name where it had been in use since for 14 from 1980 to 1993 and had secured the place in top 100 names.

In 1985, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 62 on boy names chart when 71 babies were given the name Brent. Over 824 people have been named Brent in Queensland.

Brent is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 571 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Brent.

There are over 230 babies that have been given the name Brent in England and Wales.

Brent is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given.

But Brent is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. According to our findings, at least 270000 people have been bestowed Brent around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	1169	162
2017	1004	200
2016	973	209
2015	886	250
2014	846	263

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Brent in Nordic countries

Countries	Men
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name
	2035	285
	65	0

Numerological aspects of Brent

Being in a relationship is hard for you because you are all about variety. And you are respected for living according to your own rules. Competing with people won't bring you much but, compete with yourself will make you better than you were yesterday. Find a way to express how you feel without hurting anyone. Having the letter B as a cornerstone in your name reflects your sensitive nature. If you had to choose which animal you want to trade your human body with, you would choose a bird?

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Bresi - Boy name Bresi is originated from Celtic is chiefly used in Icelandic and Old Norse languages. Bresi is form of Irish Bresse = Unruly in Norse language
Kaiven - Pleasing Kaiven predominantly is used in English is originated from Celtic is given to boys. Kaiven is English cognate of Kevin
Cezni - Originated from Celtic, Cezni means "Ray of Sunshine"
Govin - Used dominantly in Tamil, Govin is used mostly as a baby boy name, Govin means "Sparrow" has origin in Celtic
Morena - Rarefied Morena principally is used in Kannada and German, meaning of Morena is "Dark Skinned or Dark" which originated from Spanish and Celtic is given to baby girls

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Sibling Names for Brent

If you're considering the name Brent for your baby boy, you might be interested in finding a sibling name that complements it nicely. Here is a list of 10 suggestions for girl and boy names that pair well with Brent, whether you're looking for something classic or unique.

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Famous people named Brent

Brent Mikesell, powerlifter from the United States
Brent Galloway, American linguist noted for his work with endangered Amerindian languages
Brent Cooper, professional boxer
Brent Berlin, American anthropologist
Brent Clements Rodd, prominent colonial lawyer and landowner
Brent Symonette, Bahamian businessman and Minister of Financial Services
Brent Bourgeois, American rock musician, songwriter, and producer
Brent R. Wilkes, an American entrepreneur, defense contractor
Brent Miskimmin, member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Brent Frankenhoff, American author and editor of books and magazines about comic books
Brent Livermore, field hockey midfielder from Australia
Brent Edison, attorney and Democratic-NPL politician

Brent Tremblay, Canadian retired ice hockey defenceman
Brent Taylor, Canadian educator, columnist, politician
Brent Jordan, American author
Brent Charlesworth, UK local politician
Brent Michael Davids, American composer and flautist
Brent Malone, Bahamian photorealist painter and gallery owner
Brent Follett, British Conservative politician and barrister
Brent Iverson, programmer best known as a simulations game developer
Brent Runyon, contemporary writer for young adults
Brent Brandon, former U.S. Air Force officer and Electronic Warfare Officer
Brent Hefford, New Zealand cricketer
Brent Taylor, American film actor
Brent Staples, author and an editorial writer for 'The New York Times'

Brent Frohoff, retired American professional beach volleyball player
Brent Olynyk, He also took away silver from that tournament
Brent Foster, athlete from New Zealand
Brent McMillan, national executive director for the Green Party in the United States
Brent Spencer, Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army
Brent W. Jett Jr., Brent Ward Jett Jr
Brent Dalrymple, American geologist
Brent Spiner, American actor, comedian
Brent Mydland, American keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter
Brent St. Denis, Brent J. St
Brent Scowcroft, former United States Air Force officer
Brent Barry, American basketball executive
Brent Liles, bassist for Social Distortion from 1981–1984 and later was the bassist for Agent Orange

Brent Butt, Canadian actor, comedian, and writer
Brent Belecki, former professional ice hockey goaltender
Brent Anderson, American comics artist
Brent Hayden, Canadian former competitive swimmer
Brent and Shane Kinsman, are American twin child actors
Brent Hawkes, Canadian clergyman and gay rights activist
Brent Mayne, American former professional baseball catcher
Brent Sutter, retired National Hockey League player and former head coach of the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames
Brent Bambury, Canadian radio and television personality
Brent Musburger, American sportscaster
Brent Jones, former American football tight end
Brent Collins, American actor who played the role of Mr
Brent Albright, professional wrestler

Brent McMahon, triathlete from Canada

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