Lamar vs Shea

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 #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Shea mean?

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

Are Lamar and Shea boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.