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Brent

Brent is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “holy one.” In 2024 it was given to 102 boys in the United States.

Brent at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“holy one”
Pronunciation
/bɹɛnt/
Also spelled
Brenton

About the name Brent

Brent belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “holy one” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Brenton.

In the United States, Brent first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #73 in 1971, and in 2024 102 babies received the name — 139,687 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brent in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#73 in 1971
Peak year
1970
Babies named Brent in 2024
102
Total since 1880
139,687

Brent in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#571 in 1998
Babies named Brent in 2025
5
Total since 1996
243

Spellings & short forms

Brenton

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brent mean?

Brent means “holy one” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Brent a boy or girl name?

Brent is a boy name. In 2024, 102 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brent?

Brent comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Brenton.

How popular is the name Brent?

Brent first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #73 in 1971, and 102 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Brent?

Brent is pronounced /bɹɛnt/ (IPA).

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