Lamar vs Jet

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 #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jet Rank #1,354

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Jet more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jet mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Jet boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.