Lamar vs Lake

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 #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Lake Rank #1,633

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lamar or Lake more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Lake mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Lake boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.