Lamar vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Shaun Rank #1,568

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Lamar or Shaun more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Shaun mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lamar and Shaun boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.