Townes vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Townes Rank #1,554

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Townes or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Lamar mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Townes and Lamar boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.