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Tyrone vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Tyrone Rank #1,335
Lamar Rank #1,517

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyrone or Lamar more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Tyrone and Lamar mean?

Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Tyrone and Lamar boy or girl names?

Tyrone is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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