Tariq vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Lamar Rank #1,517

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Tariq or Lamar more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Lamar mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Tariq and Lamar boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.