Lamar vs Lamont

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 #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamont Rank #2,618

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Is Lamar or Lamont more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Lamont mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lamar and Lamont boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.