Lamar vs Pierson

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 #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Pierson Rank #1,460

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Pierson more popular?

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Pierson mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Lamar and Pierson boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.