Lamar vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Ransom Rank #1,661

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Lamar or Ransom more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Ransom mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Lamar and Ransom boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.