Lamar vs Virgil

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 #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Virgil Rank #1,544

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Lamar or Virgil more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Virgil mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Lamar and Virgil boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.