Benji vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Benji Rank #1,629

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1629 for Benji.

Is Benji or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Lamar mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Benji and Lamar boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.