Lamar vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Gray mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Gray boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.