Lamar vs Jessiah

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 #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian African American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jessiah Rank #1,649

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1649 for Jessiah.

Is Lamar or Jessiah more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jessiah at #1649 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jessiah mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Jessiah boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jessiah is primarily a boy name.