Lamar vs Dwayne

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 #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Dwayne Rank #1,425

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Dwayne more popular?

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Dwayne mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lamar and Dwayne boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Dwayne is primarily a boy name.