Earnest vs Lamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,461
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Kc Acesyn Jarod Onix

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Lamari

Boy #5,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, the pool"

Origin: Old French (Lamar component)

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,382
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Deagan Pryor Frazier Kensley

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Popularity Comparison

Earnest Rank #5,461

Lamari Rank #5,382

Lamari is more popular, ranked #5382 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earnest or Lamari more popular?

Lamari is more popular, ranked #5382 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Earnest and Lamari mean?

Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin). Lamari means "of the sea, the pool" (Old French (Lamar component) origin).

Are Earnest and Lamari boy or girl names?

Earnest is primarily a boy name. Lamari is primarily a boy name.

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