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Indigo vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indigo

Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,628
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Indigo Rank #1,628
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1628 for Indigo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indigo or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Indigo at #1628 in the United States.

What do Indigo and Lamar mean?

Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Indigo and Lamar boy or girl names?

Indigo is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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