Lamar vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Smith Rank #1,580

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Lamar or Smith more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Smith mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Smith boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.