Kenny vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Lamar Rank #1,517

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Kenny or Lamar more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Lamar mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Kenny and Lamar boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.