Lamar vs Emmet

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 #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Emmet Rank #1,596

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Lamar or Emmet more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Emmet mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Emmet boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.