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Lamar vs Indigo

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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Indigo

Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,628
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Indigo Rank #1,628

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1628 for Indigo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Indigo more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Indigo at #1628 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Indigo mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Indigo boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Indigo is primarily a boy name.

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