Brent

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Brent comes from an English surname that means "hill" or "steep path."
Pronunciation
B-r-e-n-t (two syllables)
BRENT
Popularity
Brent is a moderately common name in English-speaking countries. It currently ranks #722 in the United States and is more popular in Canada, where it ranks #389.

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Brent Name meanings & History

The name Brent comes from an English surname that means "hill" or "steep path.". From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, perhaps derived from a Celtic word meaning "hill". Brent is a popular name for boys and is used in a variety of contexts. It is suitable for parents who want a traditional name with a timeless quality.

Zodiac Sign of Brent: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Brent:

B: Brains,Beauty,Bashful,Bountiful

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain

N: Neurosis,Nice,Neat,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nutrition

T: Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy,Truth,Talkative

Brent is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Brent include former NBA player Brent Barry, musician Brent Smith of the band Shinedown, and actor Brent Spiner.

2.) BRENT (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which originates from two separate sources. Brent (the burnt) is an evolution of the Old English beornan (to burn) and was originally used as a nickname for a criminal who had been branded for his crimes. However, it is also derived from brend (burnt land), a word used as an English place-name; in this case, Brent would mean “dweller by the burnt land.” (BRENT)


3.) Brent (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From a high place


4.) BRENT (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the English surname, which originates from two separate sources. Brent (the burnt) is an evolution of the Old English beornan (to burn) and was originally used as a nickname for a criminal who had been branded for his crimes. It is also derived from brend (burnt land) and is used as an English place-name; in this instance, Brent has the definition “dweller by the burnt land.” (BRENT)


5.) Brent (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Brenton.

Other Forms: Brendt, Brente, Brentson, Brentt


6.) Brent (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) prepared; on the mountain

Other Forms: Bren, Brint


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