Lamar vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Sidney mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Lamar and Sidney boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.