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Nick vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Lamar Rank #1,517

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Lamar more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Nick and Lamar mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Nick and Lamar boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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