Emmet vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

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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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Emmet Rank #1,596

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Lamar mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Emmet and Lamar boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.