Kent vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

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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Kent Rank #1,636

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Lamar mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Kent and Lamar boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.