Lamar vs Tariq

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Tariq mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Lamar and Tariq boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.