Guy vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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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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Guy Rank #1,562

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Lamar mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Guy and Lamar boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.