Brent vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Brent Rank #1,658

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Brent or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Brent and Lamar mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Brent and Lamar boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.