Raheem vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Lamar Rank #1,517

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Lamar more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Lamar mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Raheem and Lamar boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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