West vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

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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West Rank #1,339

Lamar Rank #1,517

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is West or Lamar more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do West and Lamar mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are West and Lamar boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.