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Omer vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omer

Boy #2,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,098
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Omer Rank #2,098
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #2098 for Omer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omer or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Omer at #2098 in the United States.

What do Omer and Lamar mean?

Omer means "sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Omer and Lamar boy or girl names?

Omer is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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