George Kent

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Kent — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Kent is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Kent: Ariella Kent, DC Comics character and Superman's daughter Bethlehem Kent, a recurring character in Crabtree Mystery Brian Kent, a medieval hero known as the Silent Knight Clark Kent, the secret identity of Superman Chris Kent, Superman's adopted son Conner Kent, a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor Gabriel Kent, a character in The Bill Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive parents Jon Lane Kent, the son of Superman and Lois Lane from an alternate future Jonathan Samuel Kent, the present-day son of Superman and Lois Lane The Kents, fictional characters from The Kent Family Chronicles Gilb. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Kent

English

Ariella Kent, DC Comics character and Superman's daughter Bethlehem Kent, a recurring character in Crabtree Mystery Brian Kent, a medieval hero known as the Silent Knight Clark Kent, the secret identity of Superman Chris Kent, Superman's adopted son Conner Kent, a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor Gabriel Kent, a character in The Bill Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive parents Jon Lane Kent, the son of Superman and Lois Lane from an alternate future Jonathan Samuel Kent, the present-day son of Superman and Lois Lane The Kents, fictional characters from The Kent Family Chronicles Gilb.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name George is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name George by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Kent

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for George Kent:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kent?
The surname Kent originates from English. Ariella Kent, DC Comics character and Superman's daughter Bethlehem Kent, a recurring character in Crabtree Mystery Brian Kent, a medieval hero known as the Silent Knight Clark Kent, the secret identity of Superman Chris Kent, Superman's adopted son Conner Kent, a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor Gabriel Kent, a character in The Bill Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive parents Jon Lane Kent, the son of Superman and Lois Lane from an alternate future Jonathan Samuel Kent, the present-day son of Superman and Lois Lane The Kents, fictional characters from The Kent Family Chronicles Gilb.
What are the origins of the name George Kent?
The name George Kent combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Kent originates from English.
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