Lamar vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Skylar Rank #1,553

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Lamar or Skylar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Skylar mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Lamar and Skylar boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.