Lamar vs Clarence

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 #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Clarence Rank #1,563

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Lamar or Clarence more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Clarence mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Clarence boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.