Lamar vs Jonathon

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 #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

English American Christian

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Is Lamar or Jonathon more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Jonathon mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Lamar and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.