Lamar vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Malek mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Malek boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.