Lamar vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Guy Rank #1,562

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Lamar or Guy more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Guy mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Guy boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.