Lamar vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Obadiah mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.