Lamar vs Nakoa

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 #1,542 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the brave ones, the warriors"

Origin: Hawaiian (nā koa)

Hawaiian American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Nakoa Rank #1,542

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1542 for Nakoa.

Is Lamar or Nakoa more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Nakoa at #1542 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Nakoa mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Nakoa means "the brave ones, the warriors" (Hawaiian (nā koa) origin).

Are Lamar and Nakoa boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Nakoa is primarily a boy name.