Lamar vs Artemis

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Greek European American Global

12 High Risk

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Artemis Rank #1,648

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1648 for Artemis.

Is Lamar or Artemis more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Artemis at #1648 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Artemis mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin).

Are Lamar and Artemis boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Artemis is primarily a boy name.