Shaun vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
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

Shaun Rank #1,568
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaun or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Lamar mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Shaun and Lamar boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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