Cam vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Cam Rank #1,426

Lamar Rank #1,517

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Cam or Lamar more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Cam and Lamar mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Cam and Lamar boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.