Lamar vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Ross mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lamar and Ross boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.