Kerry vs Lamont

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Monty

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Lamont Rank #2,618

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Lamont ___

  • Lamont James
  • Lamont Andre
  • Lamont Eugene
  • Lamont Ray
  • Lamont Keith
  • Lamont Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Lamont

Damon Terrell Malik Janelle Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Lamont more popular?

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Lamont mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kerry and Lamont boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.

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