Lamar vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Fred Rank #1,686

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Lamar or Fred more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Fred mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Lamar and Fred boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.