Lamar vs Phineas

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 #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Phineas Rank #1,540

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Lamar or Phineas more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Phineas mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Lamar and Phineas boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.