Lamar vs Payton

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 #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Payton Rank #1,515

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Payton mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Payton boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.