Antoine vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Antoine Rank #1,613
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1613 for Antoine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antoine ___

  • Antoine Louis
  • Antoine James
  • Antoine Pierre
  • Antoine Marcel
  • Antoine David
  • Antoine Michael

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antoine

Dominique Celeste Isabelle Henri Camille

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antoine or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Antoine at #1613 in the United States.

What do Antoine and Lamar mean?

Antoine means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Antoine and Lamar boy or girl names?

Antoine is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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