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Lamar vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Tyrone mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lamar and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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