Lamar vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

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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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Alton Rank #1,572

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Lamar or Alton more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Alton mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Alton boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.