Lamar vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Bernard mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Bernard boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.