Lamar vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and West mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Lamar and West boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.