Charlotte 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lamar Rank #1,517

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Lamar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lamar more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lamar mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Lamar boy or girl names?

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

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