Lamar vs Canyon

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 #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Canyon Rank #1,440

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Canyon more popular?

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Canyon mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin).

Are Lamar and Canyon boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Canyon is primarily a boy name.