Lamar vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Townes Rank #1,554

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Lamar or Townes more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Townes mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and Townes boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.