Lamar vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

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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Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Kenny Rank #1,355

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

Is Lamar or Kenny more popular?

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

What do Lamar and Kenny mean?

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

Are Lamar and Kenny boy or girl names?

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