Rico vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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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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Rico Rank #1,698

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Rico or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Rico and Lamar mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Rico and Lamar boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.