US Popularity Rank: 14797

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Smart person; Happiness; Rising up

Although baby is more than capable of reaching their full potential, the name Kento will most certainly help guide them on the way. Typically masculine, this sweet name comes from the Japanese 遣都 and boasts the beautiful definition of “smart person,” “happiness,” or “rising up,” surrounding baby in nothing but positivity from day one. Most popular in 2018, Kento has gone up and down the charts for quite some time. We have no doubt your little bundle of joy will bring it back into fashion!