Lamar vs Fredrick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Lamar or Fredrick more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Lamar and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.