Lamar vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jerome mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Jerome boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.