Lamar vs Lenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Lenny Rank #1,370

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Lenny more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Lenny mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Lenny boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Lenny is primarily a boy name.