Meaning & Origin
A habitational surname from Old English.
Brent is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a habitational surname meaning 'dweller near the burnt land' or from a place name in Devon, England. It transitioned from surname to given name in the early 20th century.
Most popular in the U.S. during the 1950s–70s, Brent has a clean, no-nonsense quality that feels both sporty and professional. It never cracked the top 50 but maintained steady use across several generations.