Smith vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Smith Rank #1,580

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Lamar mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Smith and Lamar boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.