Lamar vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Hampton Rank #1,522

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Lamar or Hampton more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Hampton mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Hampton boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.