Lamar vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,365
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Lyric Rank #1,365

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Lyric more popular?

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Lyric mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Lamar and Lyric boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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