Lamar vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

English American French

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Eliot Rank #1,377

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Eliot more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Eliot mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Lamar and Eliot boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.