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Lamar vs Todd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Todd

Boy #1,598 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,598
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Todd Rank #1,598

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1598 for Todd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Todd more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Todd at #1598 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Todd mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin).

Are Lamar and Todd boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Todd is primarily a boy name.

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