Lamont vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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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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Lamont Rank #2,618

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Is Lamont or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Lamont and Lamar mean?

Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Lamont and Lamar boy or girl names?

Lamont is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.