Ripley vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripley

Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,402
Total SSA Count
134
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

Ripley Rank #1,402
Lamar Rank #1,517

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripley or Lamar more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Lamar mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Ripley and Lamar boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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