Amelia vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lamar Rank #1,517

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lamar more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lamar mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Lamar boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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