Nate vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English 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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Nate Rank #1,571

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Lamar mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Nate and Lamar boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.