Lamar vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Shay Rank #1,707

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Lamar or Shay more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Shay mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Lamar and Shay boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.