Lamar vs Omari

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 #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Omari mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Omari boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.