Lamar vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Rush mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Rush boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.