Lamar vs Kentrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,517
Total SSA Count: 117
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kentrell

Boy #1,647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)"

Origin: Modern American/Old English

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,647
Total SSA Count: 103
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517

Kentrell Rank #1,647

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1647 for Kentrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Kentrell more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Kentrell at #1647 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Kentrell mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Kentrell means "coined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)" (Modern American/Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Kentrell boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Kentrell is primarily a boy name.

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