Brent
Brent comes from the Old English "brant" (steep, high) — referring to the River Brent in England. Brent was a top-300 American name from 1950 to 1990, peaking at #134 in 1964. The single syllable is direct, and the "Br" opening is firm. Brent is a male name of English (place name) origin that means "From Brent (river name)". Brisk, mid-century, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Brents tend to be steady. US peaked #134 in 1964. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Brent include Brent (English river name), Brent Spiner (actor), Brent (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Brent include Brentt (variant), Brenton (elaboration), Brentley (modern).