Lamar vs Nate

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 #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Nate Rank #1,571

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Lamar or Nate more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Nate mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Nate boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.