Kentrell vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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Popularity Comparison

Kentrell Rank #1,647
Lamar Rank #1,517

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kentrell ___

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

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kentrell

Dontrell Tavion Janiyah Keshawn Amari

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kentrell or Lamar more popular?

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

What do Kentrell and Lamar mean?

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

Are Kentrell and Lamar boy or girl names?

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

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