Bentlee vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentlee

Boy #1,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bent grass clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,595
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bent, Lee, Ben

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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

Bentlee Rank #1,595
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1595 for Bentlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentlee ___

  • Bentlee James
  • Bentlee Cole
  • Bentlee Reid
  • Bentlee Chase
  • Bentlee Lane
  • Bentlee Grant

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bentlee

Brody Sadie Declan Avery Paxton

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentlee or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Bentlee at #1595 in the United States.

What do Bentlee and Lamar mean?

Bentlee means "bent grass clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Bentlee and Lamar boy or girl names?

Bentlee is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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