Lamar vs Vernon

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 #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

English French American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Vernon Rank #1,557

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Lamar or Vernon more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Vernon mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Lamar and Vernon boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.