Lamar vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Marlo Rank #1,696

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Lamar or Marlo more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Marlo mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Marlo boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.