Lamar vs Jamar

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 #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

African American Arab

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jamar Rank #1,664

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1664 for Jamar.

Is Lamar or Jamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jamar mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Jamar boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jamar is primarily a boy name.