Lamar vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Chester Rank #1,657

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Lamar or Chester more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Chester mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Chester boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.