Lamar vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Terrence Rank #1,525

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Lamar or Terrence more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Terrence mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Lamar and Terrence boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.