Irving vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Lamar mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Irving and Lamar boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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