Lamar vs Slater

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 #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Slater Rank #1,543

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Lamar or Slater more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Slater mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Lamar and Slater boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.