Lamar vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Rico Rank #1,698

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Lamar or Rico more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Rico mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Lamar and Rico boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.