Lamar vs Terrell

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 #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Terrell Rank #1,495

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Terrell more popular?

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Terrell mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Terrell boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Terrell is primarily a boy name.