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Lamar vs German

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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German

Boy #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brother, kin"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American French Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
German Rank #1,652

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1652 for German.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or German more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to German at #1652 in the United States.

What do Lamar and German mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin).

Are Lamar and German boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. German is primarily a boy name.

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