Lamar vs Cam

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 #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Cam Rank #1,426

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Cam more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Cam mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lamar and Cam boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.