Lamar vs Maxim

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 #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Russian Eastern European French Slavic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Maxim Rank #1,448

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Maxim more popular?

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Maxim mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Maxim boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Maxim is primarily a boy name.