Benji vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,629
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Bey, Beie

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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

Benji Rank #1,629
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1629 for Benji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benji ___

  • Benji James
  • Benji Oliver
  • Benji William
  • Benji Cole
  • Benji Lee
  • Benji Thomas

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Lamar mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Benji and Lamar boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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