Bellamy vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Bel

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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bellamy Rank #691
Lara Rank #740

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bellamy ___

  • Bellamy James
  • Bellamy Oliver
  • Bellamy Fox
  • Bellamy Grey
  • Bellamy August
  • Bellamy Reid

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bellamy

Phoebe Octavia Jasper Flynn Imogen

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellamy or Lara more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Bellamy and Lara mean?

Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Bellamy and Lara boy or girl names?

Bellamy is primarily a boy name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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