Demari vs Kentrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Kent, Ken, Trell

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demari Rank #1,528
Kentrell Rank #1,647

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1647 for Kentrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Kentrell ___

  • Kentrell Deshawn
  • Kentrell Marcus
  • Kentrell James
  • Kentrell Lamar
  • Kentrell Andre
  • Kentrell Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose Kentrell

Dontrell Tavion Janiyah Keshawn Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or Kentrell more popular?

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Kentrell at #1647 in the United States.

What do Demari and Kentrell mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). Kentrell means "coined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)" (Modern American/Old English origin).

Are Demari and Kentrell boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. Kentrell is primarily a boy name.

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