Lamar vs Arlen

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 #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Arlen Rank #1,688

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Lamar or Arlen more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Arlen mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lamar and Arlen boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.