name
Uncommon
Brent
brehnt
Brent (name) means an English surname and male given name, and a London borough in Greater England. Example: “Brent moved to London for a new job.”
name
1
An English surname and male given name, and a London borough in Greater England.
"Brent moved to London for a new job."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Brent.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Brents
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ moved to London for a new job.
Etymology
From Old English brant ("steep"), referring to hills.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for Brent
See all rhymes for Brent →Frequently asked questions
What does “Brent” mean?
The word “Brent” means an English surname and male given name, and a London borough in Greater England.
How do you pronounce “Brent”?
“Brent” is pronounced brehnt (/bɹɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brent” in a sentence?
Here is “Brent” used in a sentence: “Brent moved to London for a new job.”
What part of speech is “Brent”?
“Brent” is a name.
Where does the word “Brent” come from?
The word “Brent” comes from Old English. From Old English brant ("steep"), referring to hills.
Is “Brent” a common word?
“Brent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Brent a first name or a surname?
Brent functions as both an English surname and a male given name. It is also the name of a London borough in Greater England, so context determines which sense applies.
What is Brent as a place name?
Brent refers to a London borough in Greater England. As a place name it is unrelated to its use as a personal name, though both share the same spelling and origin in English.
