Lamar vs Darrell

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 #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Darrell mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Lamar and Darrell boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.