Lamar vs Jakobi

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 #1,574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter, he who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American African American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jakobi Rank #1,574

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1574 for Jakobi.

Is Lamar or Jakobi more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jakobi at #1574 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jakobi mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jakobi means "supplanter, he who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Jakobi boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jakobi is primarily a boy name.