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Lamar vs Omer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Omer

Boy #2,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,098
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Omer Rank #2,098

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #2098 for Omer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Omer more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Omer at #2098 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Omer mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Omer means "sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Omer boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Omer is primarily a boy name.

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