Alton vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Alton Rank #1,572

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Lamar mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Alton and Lamar boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.