Lamar vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Irving Rank #1,618

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Lamar or Irving more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Irving mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Lamar and Irving boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.