Lamar vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Alder mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Lamar and Alder boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.