Obadiah vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan 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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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Lamar Rank #1,517

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Obadiah or Lamar more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Lamar mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Obadiah and Lamar boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.