Lamar vs Raheem

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 #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Raheem Rank #1,383

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Raheem more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Raheem mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Lamar and Raheem boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.