Lamar vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Kent Rank #1,636

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

Is Lamar or Kent more popular?

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

What do Lamar and Kent mean?

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

Are Lamar and Kent boy or girl names?

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