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Artemis vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Cultural Roots

Greek European American Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,648
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,648
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1648 for Artemis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Artemis at #1648 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Lamar mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Artemis and Lamar boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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